19/03/2026
🌞 Melanoma March – Let’s Talk Skin Health 🌞
This March, the team at Kooringal Pharmacy is proudly raising awareness for Melanoma March and the importance of early detection and sun protection. Australia has one of the highest melanoma rates in the world, but the good news is that most melanomas are highly treatable when found early.
🔎 Did you know? �• Around 17,000 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma each year 1 �• 1 in 19 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma by age 85 1 �• 90% of melanomas can be cured if detected early 2 �• Over 95% of melanomas are caused by UV exposure 2
🧠 Know your personal risk �Free, evidence‑based online tools can help estimate your melanoma risk and guide conversations with your GP or pharmacist:
👉 First Primary Melanoma Risk Prediction Tool (Melanoma Institute Australia): �https://melanoma.org.au/for-clinicians/risk-calculators/ 3
👉 Australian Melanoma Risk Calculator (QIMR Berghofer – public use): �https://mscan.org.au/melanoma-risk-calculator/ 4
✅ What you can do today: �• Check your skin regularly for new or changing spots �• Use sunscreen daily (SPF 50+), hats, and protective clothing �• Get professional skin checks, especially if you’re higher risk
Let’s protect our skin and look out for each other 💛 �If you’d like advice on sun protection or skin health, speak with our friendly team in‑store.
