Useful Videos A suite of video presentations from the Melbourne Patient Information Forum. Listen to expert doctors as well as a moving patient story.
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Useful Videos A suite of video presentations from the Sydney Patient Information Forum. Listen to expert doctors as well as two moving patient stories.
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Useful Videos Information on Adjuvant Melanoma Therapy and the importance of this treatment option for high risk melanoma patients.
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Useful Videos This video is an open and honest insight into the mental and physical journey living with a melanoma diagnosis.
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Useful Videos Melanoma Patients Australia
Mater Foundation
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Brisbane, 4102
Be SunSmart! ☀️💡
Enjoy some fun in the sun this weekend but remember to be sun safe. Download the SunSmart app to find the UV rating in any location in Australia, as well as useful tips about sunscreen application and vitamin D levels according to your entered physical profile.
Download it now at bit.ly/mpaapps
Because melanoma is particularly serious, familiarise yourself with the signs to look for. The ABCDE of melanoma can help you to detect it early.
Learn the ABCDE at bit.ly/abcdemelanoma
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Have not had an all over skin check for 18 months despite having had 10 surgeries for 5 melanomas since 2014. I just cannot afford the $245 dollars for a complete check with only $45 back from medicare. Just managing to stay in my own home on an aged pension.
The MPA Closed Facebook support group provides a safe, private and supportive space without you having to leave your home and is available 24/7.
The page is a peer to peer support group, moderated by MPA staff on a regular basis.
To join, simply visit Melanoma Patients Australia Closed Support Group and ask to join. All those impacted by melanoma are welcome.
Community Services
There are many other government, private and not for profit community services and agencies available to assist you with concerns and issues that may also impact you while dealing with melanoma. These include Cancer Councils, Centrelink disability, aged care and palliative care services.
Call the Melanoma Patients Australia Support Line on 1300 88 44 50 for service information and a referral.
Support is here 💪
Now more than ever, it's important to know that you are not alone on your melanoma journey. Melanoma Patients Australia has a number of virtual support groups each month around the country.
Find a group near you and register your attendance for the scheduled day and time. You are not alone.
Virtual Support Groups - Melanoma Patients
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Melanoma Patients Australia Virtual Support Group meeting - all patients and carers are welcome to join!
