Challenges of Accessing Skin Cancer Services in Remote Queensland

Exploring the difficulties faced by individuals living in remote areas of Queensland when seeking skin cancer screening and treatment services. From the personal experiences of cattle graziers and families traveling long distances for medical care to the impact of delays in accessing specialists on cancer progression, this chapter sheds light on the barriers to healthcare in rural Australia. Calls for tailored solutions and government collaboration with regional doctors to improve medical access are emphasized throughout the discussion.