Firefighters face life-threatening risks everyday and now studies have found that they can also face an increased risk...
Firefighters face life-threatening risks everyday and now studies have found that they can also face an increased risk of developing melanoma too!
While scientists, can’t pinpoint an exact reason for the increased risk, the cause may be linked to chemicals or flame retardants used to fight fires.
By Jen Singer – SkinCancer.org
With your help, over the past 35+ years, we’ve been working to defeat melanoma—and we know the work we’re doing is making a real difference. But there’s still much more to do.
In the Hunter New England Local Health District, melanoma is now the second most diagnosed cancer (Cancer Institute NSW, February 2024), underscoring the urgent need for continued awareness, early detection, and prevention.
Nationally, melanoma remains the most common cancer among Australians aged 20 to 39. Your donation and ongoing support allow us to continue this life-saving work—funding education programs, supporting patients, and advancing research to reduce the impact of melanoma in our community.
