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It will also improve and encourage young girls and women to have access to cervical services, including cervical cancer screening, timely treatment, and patient support among rural girls and women.
— Maud Mwakasungula, Executive Director, WOCACA
Our ability to bring the documentary to our country has raised the profile of Humanity at Heart as a serious player in the field, and we now actively collaborate with the National Cancer Control Committee.
— Tata Mayaah Eveline, Executive Director, Humanity at Heart International
The events were an immense success. The organisers and participants enjoyed every step of the event’s process and outcome. With the experience and lessons learned, ACO intends to showcase the documentary in other jurisdictions and use it as an advocacy driver for cervical cancer control policy change.
— African Cancer Organization
Sue’s journey is also a cry for how far we have to go, to win the fight against this preventable disease at an international level.
— ReviewsbyJudith
Everyone felt they learned more about cervical cancer, the global impact for women and the interventions for prevention.
— Gail Petersen Hock, NCCC Arizona Chapter
The events were an immense success. The organisers and participants enjoyed every step of the event’s process and outcome. With the experience and lessons learned, ACO intends to showcase the documentary in other jurisdictions and use it as an advocacy driver for cervical cancer control policy change.
— University of Cape Town
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Do you ever wonder if people who work in cancer control are better at keeping up to date with their screenings because they have so much knowledge? Ashley Reid is the CEO of Cancer Council WA- so as you’d expect, he talks about cancer all day every day.
But a changing mole on his calf suddenly made it personal, and fortunately he knew it needed to be checked. And it’s very lucky he did because he was diagnosed with melanoma in 2020.
You can watch Ashley’s full story on our YouTube channel now.
And if you have a mole that you think looks suspicious, don’t wait, get it checked as soon as possible.
Ashley Reid’s story if from the feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, in Australian cinemas in December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
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Director and Presenter Mike Hill has been interviewing for years, but he had a role reversal and found himself in the interviewee chair. The House of Wellness sat him down to get all the background on his work on Conquering Skin Cancer. As we head into the release of the film throughout cinemas in Australia, Mike might find himself in the hot seat more often!
Here`s some behind-the-scenes shots from the day. Yep, that`s Producer Sue Collins getting enthusiastic about seeing others take on the location set up (including wait staff, coffee machine wiring, and birds... birds can be noisy...) but for once, this wasn`t Sue`s concern 😆
If you haven`t booked your tickets yet, head to our bio to find the link for all the times and locations. This is a film you won`t want to miss on the big screen.
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If early detection is the key to reducing the burden of skin cancer, then meeting Philip Tong was music to our ears. For us Aussies, we need to get a referral from a GP to see a dermatologist. But Phillip is using a technology that’s making access to skin checks easier than ever for his patients.
Philip is a Dermatologist and he sees skin cancer EVERY DAY. He explained that he’s using DermScreen, a technology platform that incorporates photographic hardware technology to make access to dermatologists and access to skin checks a lot easier.
Curious - you can learn more in this reel or head over to Youtube to watch the extended short film. Link in bio.
The feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, is only in Australian cinemas form December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
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2 in 3 Australian will be diagnosed with skin cancer before turning 70 - help us change this statistic!
Conquering Skin Cancer is more than just a film - it’s a movement.
And you can be part of it.
Just follow along, practice sun smart behaviour and remind your friends to do so as well.
Hope to see you at the cinema this December.
Tickets are on sale - link in our bio.
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Conquering Skin Cancer is not your average documentary; it’s a compelling social impact film with a mission to prevent skin cancer.
In a country where the “bronzed Aussie” image has led to more skin cancer deaths than road accident fatalities, the World Health Organisation predicts a staggering 68% increase in melanoma deaths by 2040. But this is not set in stone. And although Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world (Cancer Council), most skin cancers can be prevented.
Weaving together compelling and emotional stories from survivors, advocates, and world-leading experts, the second instalment in the international Conquering Cancer Campaign delves into how every body can live safely under the sun.
Conquering Skin Cancer features prominent and beloved voices in this important space. Faces you might recognise include 2024 Australians of the Year Professors Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, Australian media icon Deborah Hutton, Olympian Cate Campbell, World Champion Surfer Wayne
‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, and beloved Australian actor Hugh Jackman.
Inspirational activists such as Jay Allen (Australia Skin Cancer Foundation), Tamara Dawson (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network), Scott Maggs (Skin Check Champions) and Anne Gately (Author, “Sunburnt”) also feature, sharing their personal stories in the pursuit of positive change.
Featured Cast: Hugh Jackman, Cate Campbell, Deborah Hutton, Costa Georgiadis, Georgina Long, Richard Scolyer, Wayne Bartholomew, Mike Hill, Sue Collins.
Only in cinemas in Australia from 20 November 2024.
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"I`m often asked what I`m working on? As a producer on Conquering Skin Cancer, I share info on our new film. It always surprises me that as soon as I mention skin cancer, no matter who I`m speaking to, they almost always start to share their own story with skin cancer or that of their family member or friend.
I shouldn`t be surprised because 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer. But I look around every day at people sunbaking in the park or playing sport in the heat of the day. Protecting our skin from harmful UV isn`t hard. We know what to do. We know to wear hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and seek shade. But we don`t do it?
It has to become part of our daily routines. Picking low UV times to play outdoors and covering up when we can`t. You don`t have to stop living and enjoying being outdoors, but you can make decisions that will reduce your risk to develop skin cancer. Because 98% of skin cancers are preventable.
If you`re not convinced, get along and see our new film Conquering Skin Cancer in cinemas across Australia this December. It could save your life!"
Sue Collins is a Presenter and Producer of the Conquering Cancer Campaign.
From the feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, in cinemas December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
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How does a truck driver from Western Sydney change the lives of future generations? Earlier this week we shared a bit of Jay Allen’s story with you. If you thought he was a top bloke a before, wait until you learn what he’s achieved!
Following his melanoma diagnosis, Jay began campaigning to ban solariums; from meeting media in cafes, to grasping a raw chicken in one hand and a cooked one in the other to illustrate to his community cabinet meeting how damaging solariums were.
Eventually, his unconventional methods were successful, and solariums were banned in Australia.
Watch Jay’s full story on our you channel now.
From the feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, in cinemas December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
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Do not wait- tickets are already selling and some sessions will sell out. If you`re planning to see Conquering Skin Cancer in Australian Cinemas in December (and we know all you Aussie`s are...) then head to the booking link in our bio and pick your seats now.
And if you`re thinking.. `Gees guys, bit early isn`t it`. We get it, it is early for cinema tickets. So think of it this way, we`re an Independent Australian film and we don`t have the marketing power of the Hollywood blockbusters, so pre sales are really important to the films success. And any support you can give to help us spread the word is `HUGELY` appreciated.
Can`t wait to share the Official Trailer with you all in a few days!
Oh, and if you`ve got 5 minutes, now is a great time to book your tickets.
Go on. Head to our bio and click through the booking links.
Your support makes us so happy!
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Thank you from the whole Conquering Skin Cancer team.
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We’re sharing the story of another remarkable human - Tamara Dawson. She has lived through the unthinkable. Receiving a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis when her son was just one year old. It’s hard to imagine how scary and difficult this must have been. But fortunately, Tamara is still with us 9 years later and sharing her powerful story to help others.
Tamara grew up on a beef farm in Australia, spending her childhood outdoors, blissfully unaware of the dangers of UV exposure. But in early 2015, everything changed when she was diagnosed with stage four melanoma that had spread to her liver. As a mother of a one-year-old and in her mid-thirties, she was facing down the unthinkable.
Tamara shares her personal journey through diagnosis and treatment, and the challenges of living with cancer. Tamara has become a passionate advocate now that she is aware of the importance of awareness and prevention in Australia, where complacency about skin cancer is all too common.
Fuelled by her experience, Tamara founded the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN) to advocate for those affected by this disease. The mission is to create change and ensure that no one feels alone in their battle.
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This is more than just a film - it’s a movement. And you can be part of it. Join us in the fight to conquer skin cancer. The Conquering Skin Cancer film releases in cinemas across Australia in December. And even though we`ve been going on,
and on...
and on...
and on about this, we know you may not have heard the great news if you havne`t been glued to your seat waiting.
But the tickets are on sale now.
You heard it! Tickets are on sale now.
Link in our bio
Book now so you don`t miss out on this very good film. Watching it could save a life, and that life could be your own.
Think we`re being dramatic? Nope, it`s true, this film can change lives, and for the better.
So please book now and join us in the fight to end preventable skin cancer.
Oh, and we`re going to keep going on, and on about this, so please help us out and spread the word.
Together we can conquer skin cancer.
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