Reliable resources can help you stay informed and supported throughout your melanoma journey. The following resources offer practical guidance, emotional support and trustworthy information when you need it most.
This Patient Guide is designed to help you prepare for your doctors’ appointments. It provides details of the things you may need to consider and questions that you may want to ask your doctor.
This Patient Guide aims to provide an overview on what may happen after a melanoma diagnosis. It is important to note that this is a guide only and your diagnosis should be discussed with your treating doctor.
This Patient Guide provides an overview of survivorship, the Survivorship Care Plan and frequently asked questions in relation to this. It is important to note that this is a guide only and survivorship and survivorship care plans should be discussed
This Patient Guide is for patients having a wide local excision only. If you are having a wide local excision and a sentinel lymph node biopsy, instructions will change as you will have the procedure in the hospital setting.
This Patient Guide aims to improve understanding of a melanoma recurrence, why it may occur, diagnosing a recurrence, treatment options, the emotional impact that can occur and the supports available.
Clinical presentations by:
Dr Annika Smith – Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Rachel McAdam – Head of Medical Relations, La Roche Posay
MPA Community Member Allie Joynt shares her story
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We recognise, value and celebrate diversity and act in the spirit of inclusion.
