Fears melanoma will go undetected due to to surging GP costs
Source: 9News, January 2024
On average an Australian is diagnosed with melanoma almost every 30 minutes, and according to the Cancer Institute NSW, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.
Although 16,800 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, many are avoiding getting skin checks due to surging costs for doctor appointments.
The Melanoma Institute Australia is calling for free melanoma screenings for all high-risk Australians.