Skin cancer arises from the damage of skin cells by UV rays from the sun.
Australia has the highest per capita rates of skin cancer in the world, where 2 out of every 3 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70.
The 2024 Spot on Award for Trailblazing Australia’s National Cancer The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation (MSCNO) was established in 2020. They have developed… Read More »2024 Spot on Award for Trailblazing
Conquering Skin Cancer: The new film hitting the big screen over summer! Skin Cancer is Australia’s national cancer: Skin cancer is a pressing health concern… Read More »Conquering Skin Cancer Film
How advertising and media are priming us for skin cancer In August 2018 I was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma, it was in my bones,… Read More »How advertising and media are priming us for skin cancer
MSCAN is proud to have delivered hundreds of skin checks in regional Australia in our partnership with Corteva Agriscience. It all began in Coleambally, regional… Read More »Protecting Skin Health in Regional Australia: MSCAN and Corteva Agriscience Join Forces
One thing politicians from all sides of politics can agree on is the significant burden of skin cancer in Australia. That is why, wearing its… Read More »Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness
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
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
Dr Julia Lai-Kwon is a Medical Oncologist and Health Services Researcher at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre with research expertise in quality of life research, survivorship… Read More »Help researchers develop an App for people receiving immunotherapy
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