FEDERAL Member for Mallee, Andrew Broad is calling for all farmers to receive regular checks for potential skin cancer following a recent health scare.
Mr Broad revealed in parliament last month he had a melanoma removed after discovering a mole that was growing on his arm.
“Having been a farmer for 20 years, I found there is value in checking your arms,” he said.
After discovering the mole, Broad went to see a doctor after his wife, Rachel, suggested he should get it checked.
“It was very small. It didn’t look much – two colours and a little bit sharp – but I have been told that the flat ones, the ones that don’t look so sinister, are the ones you’ve got to watch out for” he said.
“We love our sunshine and we love our summer, but do yourself a favour blokes and ladies and go and get checked out; particularly blokes, because we’re notorious at not looking after our health. Luckily they got it in time.
“Ultimately, get a check-up, look after yourself and that will be the best present you can give to yourself and your family this time of the year.”
