Melanoma early detection screening a first for regional NSW
Source: NSW Health, December 2023
The Mid North Coast is the first regional centre in NSW to have its own 3D melanoma imaging and diagnostics machine as part of an initiative to build research capacity and improve early detection of melanoma.
Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer and across NSW we’re expecting 6,000 people to be diagnosed with melanoma by the end of this year.
“The Mid North Coast is one of the state’s melanoma hot spots, it is the most common cancer in the region with more than five people diagnosed each week,” Mr Park said.