Port Stephens and nearby areas are among NSW's top melanoma hotspots, urging sun safety measures.

Port Stephens, along with Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, and Newcastle, ranks among the top 25 melanoma hotspots in New South Wales (NSW). Melanoma was the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the Hunter New England region, with 4,215 cases reported from 2017 to 2021. Health officials emphasize the need for protective measures against UV exposure, urging the public to follow sun safety guidelines to combat the high skin cancer rates in Australia.

November 04, 2024
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