A year ago professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO from the Melanoma Institute Australia were named joint Australians of the Year so, one year on, just how far have we in changing attitudes to tanning and preventing one of the most preventable cancers?
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Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study – but the health risks are far more serious
Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, it’s crucial to approach these results with caution and consider the broader context of air pollution’s effects on human health.
Regional areas hit hardest in Victoria’s melanoma spike
A serious health concern has cast a shadow over the sunny days ahead for Victorians.
‘Groundbreaking’ – The clinical trial saving people with advanced melanoma
Medical Director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, Professor Georgina Long, spoke with Mark Levy about a groundbreaking clinical trial that has delivered extraordinary results for patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma.