Skin cancer occurs when cells in the skin are altered in a way that causes them to give rise to many other abnormal cells in an uncontrolled fashion.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight is the most common cause of this alteration.
Australia has the highest rate of all skin cancers in the world and, because Queensland has the climate most suited to outdoor activity, it is not surprising that the incidence of skin cancer is highest in this state.
Most commonly, skin cancers occur on areas frequently exposed to the sun.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through close bodily contact, usually during sexual intercourse. Dealing with STIs is a lot easier if you know what to look for, and you have some idea of what you might have caught. Being well informed, and having regular tests will help you stay healthy.