Hosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), the Melanoma Community Webinar Series includes three webinars held over three weeks. Each webinar provides the rare opportunity to hear from a MIA medical expert and a MPA community member as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar concludes with a Q&A panel discussion.

Webinar One – Spotlight on clinical trials

Presenters: MIA’s Head of Clinical Trials, Maria Gonzalez and MPA community member, Nick Mosenthal.

MIA’s Head of Clinical Trials Maria Gonzalez sheds light on the following questions:
– What is a clinical trial?
– Who are clinical trials for?
– How do I get on a melanoma clinical trial?
– What trials are currently available at MIA?

MPA community member, Nick Mosenthal, also shares his insights.

The webinar concludes with a Q&A panel discussion.

Watch the full webinar recording below.

Links to resources mentioned during webinar:

Webinar Two – Spotlight on mucosal melanoma

Presenters: MIA’s Medical Oncologist, A/Prof Matteo Carlino and MPA community member Judi Meloni.

In the clinical presentation,  A/Prof Matt Carlino discusses:
– What is mucosal melanoma?
– How is it diagnosed and managed?
– What is on the horizon for new treatments for mucosal melanoma?

Watch the full webinar recording below.

Links to resources mentioned during the webinar:

  • MIA’s Patient Information Brochures (including one on Mucosal Melanoma which is also available in Simplified Chinese and Arabic)
  • CanRefer website to find specialists with an interest in melanoma in NSW and ACT
  • MPA’s Melanoma Nurse Telehealth Service
  • MPA runs a monthly mucosal melanoma virtual support group for people living with mucosal melanoma or their carers.
  • The National Melanoma Telehealth Nurse Service is available to all patients and their families across Australia. The service provides support and information about all aspects of melanoma whether you are having tests, have just received a melanoma diagnosis, need to understand your options of care or are receiving or have completed. You can complete the online referral form here.
  • If you are a patient or carer and would like additional support or information, please call the MPA National Support Line on 1300 88 44 50 or visit the MPA website.

Webinar Three –  Spotlight on fear of recurrence

Presenters: MIA’s Clinical Psychologists, Dr Lisa Gomes and Claire Gore and MPA community member, Ingrid Kivikoski.

The fear of melanoma coming back or progressing is a very common experience following a melanoma diagnosis.

The clinical presentation is delivered by MIA’s Clinical Psychology Service, Dr Lisa Gomes and Claire Gore. Their presentation provides information on:
• The nature and frequency of fear of cancer recurrence
• Common triggers for such fears and how to manage them
• Practical tips for dealing with fear of cancer recurrence

MPA community member, Ingrid Kivikoski, also shares her insights. The webinar concludes with a Q&A panel discussion.

Links to resources mentioned during the webinar:

    • MIA’s Patient Support (including our Supportive Care Matters blog and MIA Support Services brochure)
    • Cancer Council Hotline (13 11 20) and information about financial assistance
    • MPA’s National Melanoma Nurse Telehealth Service is available to all patients and their families across Australia. The service provides support and information about all aspects of melanoma whether you are having tests, have just received a melanoma diagnosis, need to understand your options of care or are receiving or have completed. You can complete the online referral form here.
    • MPA Wellness Hub
    • If you are a patient or carer and would like additional support or information, please call the MPA National Support Line on 1300 88 44 50 or visit the MPA website .