Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia for both women and men.
Melanoma begins in cells known as melanocytes. The main cause of melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The risk of developing melanoma grows with the amount of UV exposure, especially each time you experience sunburn. It can be years and even decades before any signs of melanoma begins so it is important for all ages and all skin types to reduce UV exposure.
Craig Lawn, a Stage IV melanoma survivor, is now spearheading the battle against skin cancer with his strong voice in advocacy and research. Through his… Read More »Targeted National Screening Program for Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Today is Check4Spots Day, an initiative for all of us to ‘be all over melanoma’ in memory of 25 year old Morgan Mansell, who sadly… Read More »Check for Spots Day
Having a carer by your side will help provide emotional support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Most people who receive a serious skin cancer (including… Read More »The role of the carer
Pauline was 37 weeks pregnant with her second daughter when she discovered what she thought was a mole, was in fact a melanoma. Pauline shares… Read More »What they don’t tell you when you are first diagnosed with cancer
A productive and insightful trip to Munich, Germany, to meet with advocates, clinicians and researchers from around the world. MSCAN is a proud member of… Read More »MSCAN at MI-PAC 2023
Monash University researchers in Melbourne have discovered how a rogue protein produces ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ cancer cells. This exciting discovery could lead to improved treatments… Read More »New research that could lead to improved treatments for melanoma
MSCAN asked Gabrielle Byars, CEO of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials), to explain clinical trials and what they mean for melanoma and skin… Read More »Clinical trials for melanoma and skin cancer patients
May is World Melanoma Awareness month and MSCAN is getting skin serious, on a global level. Partnering with the Global Melanoma Coalition, the Melanoma & Skin Cancer… Read More »Global skin check campaign responds to predicted increase in melanoma cases
If outcomes indicate the success of a Summit, then the Inaugural Summit for the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation (MSCNO) was a gold medal… Read More »Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation Inaugural Summit
MSCAN caught up with Prof H Peter Soyer, from The University of Queensland, to find out more about the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma… Read More »Skin Cancer and Artificial Intelligence: The world’s largest imaging trial ever undertaken in skin cancer