Conquering Cancer
Conquering Cancer
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Why are Australians at such high risk for developing skin cancer? ⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Meet Professor David Whiteman, an epidemiologist at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Insitute. With a special interest in the causes, control, and prevention of cancer, David now leads a large program of cancer research, comprising both national and international studies of melanoma and other cancers.
400,000 Australians are diagnosed and treated for common skin cancers each year, with another 16,000 treated for melanomas. Billions of dollars are poured into treatment each year- it is an incredible burden on the Australian health system.
Australians are at heightened risk of developing skin cancers for a variety of reasons; David mentions cultural, lifestyle, and solar factors, in addit...
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Husband in a handbag ⎜Julie & Allan's skin cancer story5:42Husband in a handbag ⎜Julie & Allan's skin cancer story
Husband in a handbag ⎜Julie & Allan's skin cancer story
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When Allan McCabe received a stage four melanoma diagnosis, he was adamant he didn't want a funeral- but he did make his other wish for after he passed very clear. He wanted to go with his wife, Julie, everywhere she went- in her handbag. On the day that he died, his doctor turned up at Jules' doorstop with a beautiful new handbag that would serve as Allan's final resting place. Watch Julie and...
World Champion Surfer Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew shares his skin cancer story⎜Conquering Skin Cancer5:38World Champion Surfer Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew shares his skin cancer story⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
World Champion Surfer Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew shares his skin cancer story⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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Surfers are six times more likely to develop skin cancer; something World Champion surfer Rabbit Bartholomew knows all too well. After a cluster of BCC’s under his eye, another BCC in his eyebrow, and two separate melanomas on his back, Rabbit is known to some as “Mr Paranoid”. But his vigilance in checking for skin irregularities has now saved his life multiple times. Watch Rabbit’s full story...
Mark Fraser shares his melanoma experience, and how he created CoolCabanas⎜Conquering Skin Cancer4:26Mark Fraser shares his melanoma experience, and how he created CoolCabanas⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Mark Fraser shares his melanoma experience, and how he created CoolCabanas⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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95% of all skin cancers in Australia are directly related to UV exposure- so working out sustainable ways to protect yourself long-term is crucial. This inspired melanoma survivor Mark Fraser, when he noticed that typical round beach umbrellas did not offer beachgoers the necessary full coverage and shade to protect them from the sun. And, after his few prototypes sold out in days, the market d...
Conquering Breast Cancer⎜Official Teaser2:25Conquering Breast Cancer⎜Official Teaser
Conquering Breast Cancer⎜Official Teaser
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Conquering Breast Cancer⎜Official Teaser
Melanomas, BCCs, & SCCs - Doug has had them all ⎜Conquering Skin Cancer2:33Melanomas, BCCs, & SCCs - Doug has had them all ⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Melanomas, BCCs, & SCCs - Doug has had them all ⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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Melanomas, BCCs, & SCCs - Doug has had them all ⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Janelle's melanoma tripled in size after her lunchtime walks in the sun⎜Conquering Skin Cancer5:14Janelle's melanoma tripled in size after her lunchtime walks in the sun⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Janelle's melanoma tripled in size after her lunchtime walks in the sun⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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Janelle's melanoma tripled in size after her lunchtime walks in the sun⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Arabella Tarpey was diagnosed with melanoma at just 18⎜Conquering Skin Cancer3:22Arabella Tarpey was diagnosed with melanoma at just 18⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Arabella Tarpey was diagnosed with melanoma at just 18⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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Arabella Tarpey was diagnosed with melanoma at just 18⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Arabella Tarpey was just 18 when she was first diagnosed with melanoma⎜From surfing to skin cancer2:17Arabella Tarpey was just 18 when she was first diagnosed with melanoma⎜From surfing to skin cancer
Arabella Tarpey was just 18 when she was first diagnosed with melanoma⎜From surfing to skin cancer
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Arabella Tarpey was just 18 when she was first diagnosed with melanoma⎜From surfing to skin cancer
Skin Check Champions: revolutionising skin cancer awareness⎜Scott Maggs, CEO Skin Check Champions3:39Skin Check Champions: revolutionising skin cancer awareness⎜Scott Maggs, CEO Skin Check Champions
Skin Check Champions: revolutionising skin cancer awareness⎜Scott Maggs, CEO Skin Check Champions
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Skin Check Champions: revolutionising skin cancer awareness⎜Scott Maggs, CEO Skin Check Champions
Dr Michelle Wong (@LabMuffinBeautyScience ) talks sunscreen and skin cancer5:38Dr Michelle Wong (@LabMuffinBeautyScience ) talks sunscreen and skin cancer
Dr Michelle Wong (@LabMuffinBeautyScience ) talks sunscreen and skin cancer
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Dr Michelle Wong (@LabMuffinBeautyScience ) talks sunscreen and skin cancer
Dr Chandrika Gibson's "mirror trauma" after her major skin cancer surgery⎜Conquering Skin Cancer4:07Dr Chandrika Gibson's "mirror trauma" after her major skin cancer surgery⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Dr Chandrika Gibson's "mirror trauma" after her major skin cancer surgery⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Просмотров 2742 месяца назад
Dr Chandrika Gibson's "mirror trauma" after her major skin cancer surgery⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! - The birth of an iconic media campaign⎜Ft. Todd Harper, CEO Cancer Council VIC2:59SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! - The birth of an iconic media campaign⎜Ft. Todd Harper, CEO Cancer Council VIC
SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! - The birth of an iconic media campaign⎜Ft. Todd Harper, CEO Cancer Council VIC
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SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! - The birth of an iconic media campaign⎜Ft. Todd Harper, CEO Cancer Council VIC
Michael's skin cancer disappeared, thanks to the doctors at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse4:12Michael's skin cancer disappeared, thanks to the doctors at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Michael's skin cancer disappeared, thanks to the doctors at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
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Michael's skin cancer disappeared, thanks to the doctors at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
From shame to strength⎜Anne Gately’s melanoma journey6:29From shame to strength⎜Anne Gately’s melanoma journey
From shame to strength⎜Anne Gately’s melanoma journey
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From shame to strength⎜Anne Gately’s melanoma journey
Vickie has five tumours on her heart- and her drugs cost $5,500 per month⎜Conquering Skin Cancer3:07Vickie has five tumours on her heart- and her drugs cost $5,500 per month⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Vickie has five tumours on her heart- and her drugs cost $5,500 per month⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
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Vickie has five tumours on her heart- and her drugs cost $5,500 per month⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Vickie is living with Stage Four Melanoma⎜Conquering Skin Cancer6:32Vickie is living with Stage Four Melanoma⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Vickie is living with Stage Four Melanoma⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
Просмотров 2213 месяца назад
Vickie is living with Stage Four Melanoma⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
How often should I get a skin check?⎜Craig Sinclair, Cancer Council VIC5:37How often should I get a skin check?⎜Craig Sinclair, Cancer Council VIC
How often should I get a skin check?⎜Craig Sinclair, Cancer Council VIC
Просмотров 2173 месяца назад
How often should I get a skin check?⎜Craig Sinclair, Cancer Council VIC
Linda's Story: cervical cancer survivor | Conquering Cervical Cancer in Alabama6:42Linda's Story: cervical cancer survivor | Conquering Cervical Cancer in Alabama
Linda's Story: cervical cancer survivor | Conquering Cervical Cancer in Alabama
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Linda's Story: cervical cancer survivor | Conquering Cervical Cancer in Alabama
Introducing Dyna Eldaief | Conquering Breast Cancer2:29Introducing Dyna Eldaief | Conquering Breast Cancer
Introducing Dyna Eldaief | Conquering Breast Cancer
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Introducing Dyna Eldaief | Conquering Breast Cancer
Overcoming Challenges: Pratika Lal's Story of Resilience and Hope for Conquering Breast Cancer6:02Overcoming Challenges: Pratika Lal's Story of Resilience and Hope for Conquering Breast Cancer
Overcoming Challenges: Pratika Lal's Story of Resilience and Hope for Conquering Breast Cancer
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Overcoming Challenges: Pratika Lal's Story of Resilience and Hope for Conquering Breast Cancer
Olympic Gold Medalist Cate Campbell "thankfully" caught her melanoma at Stage 13:10Olympic Gold Medalist Cate Campbell "thankfully" caught her melanoma at Stage 1
Olympic Gold Medalist Cate Campbell "thankfully" caught her melanoma at Stage 1
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Olympic Gold Medalist Cate Campbell "thankfully" caught her melanoma at Stage 1
Australian Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell shares her “short, positive” melanoma experience5:47Australian Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell shares her “short, positive” melanoma experience
Australian Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell shares her “short, positive” melanoma experience
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Australian Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell shares her “short, positive” melanoma experience
From survivor, to Cervivor⎜Tamika Felder shares her cervical cancer story3:36From survivor, to Cervivor⎜Tamika Felder shares her cervical cancer story
From survivor, to Cervivor⎜Tamika Felder shares her cervical cancer story
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From survivor, to Cervivor⎜Tamika Felder shares her cervical cancer story
Surfing and Skin Cancer⎜Surfing WA & Cancer Council WA are teaching surfers how to stay SunSmart5:09Surfing and Skin Cancer⎜Surfing WA & Cancer Council WA are teaching surfers how to stay SunSmart
Surfing and Skin Cancer⎜Surfing WA & Cancer Council WA are teaching surfers how to stay SunSmart
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Surfing and Skin Cancer⎜Surfing WA & Cancer Council WA are teaching surfers how to stay SunSmart
"Might as well start digging me a hole"⎜CEO of Surfing WA, Mark Lane, on his skin cancer experience6:36"Might as well start digging me a hole"⎜CEO of Surfing WA, Mark Lane, on his skin cancer experience
"Might as well start digging me a hole"⎜CEO of Surfing WA, Mark Lane, on his skin cancer experience
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"Might as well start digging me a hole"⎜CEO of Surfing WA, Mark Lane, on his skin cancer experience
High-Risk Factors & Self-Skin Checks⎜Dr Adriene Lee6:04High-Risk Factors & Self-Skin Checks⎜Dr Adriene Lee
High-Risk Factors & Self-Skin Checks⎜Dr Adriene Lee
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High-Risk Factors & Self-Skin Checks⎜Dr Adriene Lee
"Basting like rotisserie chooks" ⎜Deborah Hutton shares her skin cancer story4:57"Basting like rotisserie chooks" ⎜Deborah Hutton shares her skin cancer story
"Basting like rotisserie chooks" ⎜Deborah Hutton shares her skin cancer story
Просмотров 4693 месяца назад
"Basting like rotisserie chooks" ⎜Deborah Hutton shares her skin cancer story
A Breakthrough for Skin Cancer⎜Professors Long & Scolyer AO5:57A Breakthrough for Skin Cancer⎜Professors Long & Scolyer AO
A Breakthrough for Skin Cancer⎜Professors Long & Scolyer AO
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A Breakthrough for Skin Cancer⎜Professors Long & Scolyer AO
Conquering Skin Cancer⎜Sneak Preview ft. Deborah Hutton0:15Conquering Skin Cancer⎜Sneak Preview ft. Deborah Hutton
Conquering Skin Cancer⎜Sneak Preview ft. Deborah Hutton
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Conquering Skin Cancer⎜Sneak Preview ft. Deborah Hutton