AS we plunge into summer, it remains important as ever to look after our skin.
Australia has the awkward title as the ‘skin cancer nation’, and no wonder. We have one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, and melanoma is often referred to as ‘Australia’s national cancer’.
Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Aussie men, after prostate and colorectal cancer, and is the third most common cancer in Aussie women, after breast and colorectal cancer. And especially for young people: Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 15 to 39-year-old Australians.
For all these reasons, skin treatment clinics are supremely important.
Here in Shepparton, the GV Skin and Specialist Centre has notched up one year in operation, and wishes to thank the Shepparton community for the support they have received.
Drs Matthew Wong and Wil Chong are the specialists behind GV skin, and throughout the year have consulted with thousands of people, treating their skin issues, and potentially savings lives through early intervention.
They are an asset to the community with their expert knowledge and friendly demeanours. It’s their vision to avoid unnecessary death from preventable skin cancer, to alleviate patients’ fear of skin cancer, and to improve patients’ wellbeing by improving their aesthetic.
The ongoing message from Drs Matthew Wong and Wil Chong is to look after your skin in the sun, and if you notice any changes or have any concerns, come in for a comprehensive skin check.
GV Skin and Specialist Centre is located at 20 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. That’s on the left-hand side when heading north out of the CBD on the GV Highway. Call them on 5820 0500.
