A Brisbane scientist has discovered a new way of detecting the presence and early spread of melanoma disease, which could improve a patient’s chance of survival.
Mitchell Stark, from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has found a panel of seven biomarkers which can accurately monitor melanoma via blood tests.
A Brisbane mother of four is helping to prevent melanoma in outdoor workers across Australia by sharing her personal story — one construction site at a time.
TRANSPORT Minister Dean Nalder grew up on a farm in an era when “no-one wore sunscreen”, and now he has been diagnosed with melanoma.
Mr Nalder said a routine skin check had uncovered the melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, which first appeared as a black mole on his back.
Thousands of Australians with melanoma could get access the “wonder drug" businessman Ron Walker credits with saving his life, after an expert body recommended it be subsidised.
