Wherever you are located in Australia, we can help you find and access the melanoma information and support you need.
Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma each year.
In Australia, every six hours one person will die from Melanoma.
of melanomas can be successfully treated if detected early.
Melanoma Patients Australia provides support across Australia to those with melanoma, their families, friends and carers, all at no charge.
When I found out about my husbands’ diagnosis, I felt deeply shocked and completely devastated. My focus was on our 2-year-old twin boys and my husband. My instinct was to immediately find James the best care and educate myself so I could make informed decisions.
Nicola
I am 23 years old and a nurse and a midwife. I really struggled with constantly being reminded how young I am. I still remember going to my first oncologist appointment and having the receptionist say “Oh! You’re too young to be here!”
Hannah
My treatment was pretty good really. (If you think a long scar on your neck that makes you look like an extra in a pirate movie is a good thing!) Seriously though, that was to clear the margins and it has healed pretty well.
Mark
Paul
I was first diagnosed with Melanoma when I was 18 years old … I am constantly asked where I got the scar on my arm and given weird looks when I tell people it was melanoma (I think a lot of people are shocked especially because I am ‘young’).
Alexis
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