LATEST NEWS
Melanoma Community Forum Hobart
Watch videos of presentations from the Melanoma Community Forum held in Hobart on 3rd November 2022.
MIA shares latest research breakthroughs at world’s largest melanoma conference
Tailoring skin checks based on personal risk, the impact of adjuvant and neo-adjuvant therapies, and the latest in personalised immunotherapy for advanced patients are amongst a plethora of research advances.
‘Run from Sun’ raising melanoma awareness in Tasmania
Read more about our 'Run from the Sun' 2022 campaign, including presentations to secondary schools and colleges, and fundraising rides.
Community Fundraising Wrap Up Sept 2022
From coastal walks and bridge runs, to beard shaves and pig races, we shine the spotlight on our wonderful community fundraisers.
CoolCabanas announced as ‘Official Shade Partner’ of MIA
A multi-year partnership fostered to promote sun safety and save lives from melanoma.
Australian researchers identify link between diet, gut microbiome and response to treatment
Diets low in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids linked to poorer response to immunotherapy.
MIA’s MISSION
ZERO DEATHS FROM MELANOMA
MIA will achieve its mission through 3 pillars of action: Research, Clinical Care & Education.
MIA conducts its research under 5 themes; Prevention, Early Diagnosis & Treatment, Treatment of Metastatic Disease, Survivorship & Support and Health Economics.
1300
It is estimated 1300
Australians will die from
melanoma this year
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1 Australian is diagnosed
with melanoma every 30
minutes
90%
If caught early 90% of
melanomas can be cured
by surgery
Age 20-39
Melanoma is the most
common cancer affecting
Australians aged 20 to 39
