Melanoma Institute of Australia aiming to support the mental health of cancer patients
Source: The Canberra Times, February 2023
The loss of both her parents to melanoma has resulted in a great deal of stress for Lisa Donaldson and for families like hers, the lack of mental health support is wearing them down.
“I lost mum and dad both to melanoma, both with very different skin types. Mum was fair and freckled like me and dad had tan skin. He was a sportsman and a golf pro, and mum was a gardener," Ms Donaldson said.
With temperatures soaring across Australia, it serves as a timely reminder for everyone to stay protected regardless of skin type.