A spontaneous decision to get a skin cancer check saved Olivia Jackson's life. Two weeks before her 21st birthday, Olivia was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma. She had been sun-safe all her life, with no personal or family history of skin cancer,
20 April 2022
Did you know that Australia has the highest melanoma rate in the world? Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20- to 39-year-olds and one Australian is diagnosed with the disease every 30 minutes. ¹
10 March 2022
Did you know that more Australians died from melanoma than road accidents in 2021? A new, landmark report from Melanoma Institute Australia has found that melanoma rates are rising. It estimates that without critical action, by 2030 a further
22 February 2022
Acral lentiginous melanoma is a type of skin cancer making up about one to three per cent of melanomas. It is unique because it occurs on the hands and feet, including the palms, soles, fingers, toes, and even underneath the nails.
1 December 2021
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