Sydney mum Sarah O'Brien dismissed the growth above her right eye as blemish before going to a clinic to get it removed when it was still there two months later.

Mum-of-one Sarah O'Brien was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) in May 2022 - a common type of skin cancer.

Sarah, now 38, believes driving with the sun hitting her face - and not wearing SPF in the car - caused the spot to appear, because it was on her driver's side above her eye.

Sarah said skin cancer runs in her family and she's aware of the danger of the sun while spending time outdoors.

* Think beyond the beach and pool – use sunscreen whenever you go outdoors for a significant amount of time, such as to the park, a lunchtime walk to the shops, playing sports or gardening.

TAL's General Manager of Health Services, Dr Priya Chagan, says Aussies should apply sunscreen every morning and reapply during the day, check the forecasted UV levels daily, and learn how to self-check.