'Get your skin checked, people!' Mum warns other parents after her skin cancer scare

 

A brave mum-of-two recently posted a picture to her Instagram account with a very important message. 

 

Georgie Gardner uploaded a picture of herself from the side, revealing a large bandage on her left shoulder,  urging people to be vigilant for the signs of skin cancer. 

 

 

Am forever grateful to the team behind the scenes every night. @glamwah for makeup, @susanmoshi hair & @natalia.de.martin wardrobe #dreamteam

A photo posted by Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:21am PST

 

The Channel Nine news reader captioned her picture with the following: "another skin cancer cut out & a call out to get your skin checked people!"

 

 

Another skin cancer cut out & a call out to get your skin checked people!!

A photo posted by Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9) on Feb 9, 2017 at 2:44am PST

 

Georgie's post has been liked over to 2,800 times since it was uploaded yesterday, and it has gotten people talking about skin safety. 

 

Using an SPF is so important, not just during the summer months, but all year round. 

 

 

A Melbourne designer for the Melbourne Cup - Big thanks@misterzimi and @hairbyjaala & @gemmanicholsmakeupartistry #ggtothegeegees!!

A photo posted by Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9) on Oct 31, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT

 

It is also very important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, which include irregular moles or blemishes on the skin and rough patches of skin. 

 

Make sure to keep yourself and your little ones safe, and free from hazardous UV rays.