Professor Richard Scolyer AO, renowned scientist and 2024 joint Australian of the Year recipient, is leaving his role as co-medical director of the Melanoma Institute Australia.
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Regional areas hit hardest in Victoria’s melanoma spike
A serious health concern has cast a shadow over the sunny days ahead for Victorians.
Research Spotlight: Innovative Nanovaccine Found to Trigger an Anti-Tumor Response for Rare Cancer
While we think of cutaneous melanoma as a sun-related skin cancer, those that develop on sun-protected sites, such as the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and fingernails are more rare but also more deadly.
Long-Term Exposure to PM10 and PM2.5 May Reduce the Risk of Developing Melanoma
When considering multiple variables, long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) may protect against the development of melanoma. According to a novel preliminary study, higher concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 correlate with a decreased risk of melanoma.