- Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer
- More than 13,000 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma in Australia in 2016 and more than 1600 are expected to die from advanced melanoma
- One person every six hours will die from melanoma in Australia
- Melanoma makes up 2% of all skin cancers, but is responsible for 75% of skin cancer deaths
- If detected early more than 90% of melanoma cases can be successfully treated with surgery
- Australia and New Zealand have the highest melanoma rates in the world
- Melanoma is the most common cancer in young Australians (15–39 year olds) but incidence for people over 60 is also high and increasing
- 1 in 17 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma before the age of 85
- Most melanomas are caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to UV radiation in sunlight
- Melanoma rates doubled in the 20 years from 1986–2006 and continue to rise
- Melanoma is projected to become the third most common cancer in Australia by the year 2020, replacing lung cancer, bowel cancer, breast and prostate cancer (AIHW incidence projections)
- Recent treatment developments provide genuine hope for those with melanoma.
Head Office
Level 8, East Wing
Wesley Research Institute
451 Coronation Dve, Auchenflower QLD 4066
Phone
1300 884 450
info@melanomapatients.org.au
PO Box 1771
Toowong BC QLD 4066
Toowong BC QLD 4066
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Great that you're raising awareness of melanoma along with MPA. All the best with your health and remaining NED! 😊
So proud of you John , love you 💕💕