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We care for the skin you’re in WEE While less common than Costa Tm] Lon eae ae melanoma is more dangerous. It starts in the melanocytes (the cells that give your skin its colour) though can be found anywhere on the body — even parts never exposed to sunlight. In Australia, there is a melanoma diagnosis every 30 minutes, making Australia the country with the highest melanoma rates in the world.’ Fortunately, you can take steps to protect yourself. Scan for more on melanoma Be | have melanoma. What can | do? Graeme’s advice is to take one day, and one appointment, at a time. “Don’t start with the ‘what ifs’,” he says. “Be as positive as you can but at the same time, don’t ignore or turn your back on the situation.” Lean on others, he says. “My family is my greatest support. Them marching with me has been hugely uplifting.” j é It doesn’t matter if you're in your 50s now and you're 3 thinking, ‘| must be OK’. d Rubbish. Put your sunscreen on. Graeme’s sfory Graeme grew up in the bush in the 1960s and 70s and spent most of his time biking, swimming, fishing and playing sport. Though blue- eyed and fair-skinned, he remembers this as a time when no one really knew about melanoma, and sunscreen use was not commonplace. Melanoma had affected Graeme'’s circle long before his own diagnosis, when two very close family friends died from it. Graeme was “acutely aware of how nasty it could be,” and began using sun safe habits in the 1980s. Later, in 2010, he found a lump behind his ear. “The specialist said, mate, I'm sure it’s melanoma. I'll take it out next week.” After removal, tests confirmed it was advanced, and quite aggressive, melanoma, starting a long and difficult cancer journey. | was washing my hair when | found the lump. It wasn’t painful, bleeding or exposed. It was just a lump. Since his diagnosis, Graeme has been very strict about looking for changes in his skin. He sees his specialist every six months and has had 8-9 spots removed as a precaution. eae (yes to help protect your skin Today counts Whether continuing sun safe habits or beginning for the first time, today matters Know your skin Remember, melanoma can appear anywhere; if something changes, get it checked Regular skin checks These are essential to keep track of changes which may occur between appointments Wide-brimmed hat “| wear very unattractive and unfashionable wide-brimmed hats,” quips Graeme Sunscreen as routine For kids, establish the culture that sunscreen is simply part of going outside Long pants and long-sleeved shirts Use a lighter fabric during summer to keep cool
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