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Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Helena

Your Story Series: Meet Helena

I was diagnosed with SCLE Lupus two years ago after having had a skin rash that covered my chest for about six months at a time over the previous four years. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder which is mainly triggered by exposure to sunlight. This means I am extremely sun sensitive - even the winter sun is very dangerous for me.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Fran

Your Story Series: Meet Fran

I've had many Basal Cell Carcinomas and five melanomas. The first melanoma was forty years ago, in my mid-thirties. These days, avoiding full sun is my outdoor priority. Last year I had radiation following surgery and chemotherapy for breast cancer, and the radiation makes skin even more sensitive.  Long sleeves with SPF 50+ protective fabric are a must, especially in the garden.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Allan

Your Story Series: Meet Allan

I learnt the hard way that a proper diet is essential to a healthy heart. Regrettably, I didn't apply the same philosophy to my skin health.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Jess

Your Story Series: Meet Jess

My melanoma was initially on the white of the eye, it started off as a red spot that looked like a burst blood vessel... something my mum noticed when I was young and although we asked about it over the years no one seemed to be phased. When I was in my later teens the spot had become highly vascularised, raised and red, and I was sent to an ophthalmologist, where I had a biopsy done, this came back as benign.

Solbari Blog: Your story series: Wayne

Your Story Series: Meet Wayne

I always played sport in New Zealand, including Ironman triathlons, marathon running, kayaking and swimming. I have experienced both basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). I now ensure I have full body cover when outside.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Lynda

Your Story Series: Meet Lynda

I have a medical condition including Lupus. I have photosensitive skin and wear SunSense ultra factor 50+ every day, I am always covered while in the sun. My life wasn't always like this though. How times have changed. Today I see how dangerous and painful the sun can be, no more sunbathing for me, or my husband or son.

Informative statistics about melanoma in australia

Informative statistics about melanoma in australia

Melanoma occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells, caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure, triggers mutations that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumours. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. If melanoma is detected early, it is almost always curable. Remember to check your skin every month and go to your Doctor immediately if you notice changes. 

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