by Megan Pakes | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that 20,000 more New Zealanders will develop non-melanoma cancers this year than they did in 2006.? It’s time to get serious about skin cancer. Here’s the low-down on squamous cell carcinoma – New Zealand’s second most dangerous skin cancer. In a...
by Megan Pakes | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog
If you’ve had a chance to read other posts in our six-part skin cancer blog series, you’ll know there are three main types of skin cancers: melanoma(blog), squamous cell carcinoma(blog) (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC); listed from most to least life-threatening....
by Megan Pakes | Dec 6, 2018 | Blog
The idea of a home remedy that can cure skin cancer may sound appealing, but dermatologists will tell you it’s too good to be true. According to new research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the vast majority of...
by Megan Pakes | Nov 23, 2018 | Blog
Prevention is the single best way to avoid the debilitating costs of skin cancer and technology is an indispensable ally in that goal. Disease has an undeniable cost attached and skin cancer is among the worst offenders. As New Zealand’s most common form of cancer, it...
by Megan Pakes | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
What do you need to look for? There are three common types of skin cancer: Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Each has their own set of specific signs, but for self-examination, there are general warning signs to look out for: A skin...
