Take part in a three-part live webinar series designed for people affected by melanoma, including patients and carers.
Presented by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) in partnership with Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), this free weekly series offers a unique chance to learn directly from leading clinicians and members of the melanoma community. Each session explores a new topic, followed by an interactive panel Q&A.
Sessions run on Tuesday evenings over three consecutive weeks. You can choose to register for one or all webinars using the links provided below.
Time: 7:00–8:00 pm AEST
Cost: Free to attend
📅 Tuesday 14 July
⏰ 7:00–8:00 pm AEST
Join us for the first session in this special webinar series as we shine a spotlight on the vital role melanoma nurses play in patient care. Learn how they support, guide, and advocate for patients and carers throughout the melanoma journey, and how you can make the most of their expertise.
Our expert panel includes:
This session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from the experts.
Webinar Two: Immunotherapy – What You Need to Know About Endocrine Side Effects📅 Tuesday 21 July
⏰ 7:00–8:00 pm AEST
Immunotherapy can be life‑changing, but it may also affect the body’s hormone systems. In this expert-led session, we’ll unpack the endocrine side effects of immunotherapy, why they occur, how they’re diagnosed, and what patients and carers should look out for.
You’ll hear from a multidisciplinary panel of specialists, including:
The session will finish with a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical insights from clinicians and consumers alike.
📅 Tuesday 21 July
⏰ 7:00–8:00 pm AEST
Facing decisions about surgery can feel overwhelming. In this final session of our webinar series, leading melanoma experts will explain what a sentinel lymph node biopsy involves, why it may be recommended, and how it can help guide treatment decisions. This webinar is designed to empower patients and carers with clear, practical information to support confident decision‑making.
Our speaker panel includes:
The session will conclude with a live Q&A, offering the opportunity to ask questions directly and hear real‑world perspectives alongside clinical expertise.
Curious about what to expect? See how last year’s webinars brought experts and the community together:
Understanding Melanoma Drug Therapy and the Neoadjuvant Approach
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If melanoma is affecting you or someone close to you, support is always within reach. You don’t have to face this journey on your own, we’re here to help every step of the way. Reach out to connect with our support services.
📞 Call the National Melanoma Support Line: 1800 884 450
💻 Book a Telehealth appointment with a Melanoma Nurse
🧡 Talk one‑on‑one with our Melanoma Counsellor
🤝 Connect with others by joining a Melanoma Patients Australia Support Group
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