What a year 2019 has been. Our team has again been behind the scenes (and in some cases at the forefront of) meetings, collaborations and events in order to raise awareness of melanoma and skin cancer in Tasmania. The year culminated in Melanoma Tasmania incorporating as Skin Cancer Tasmania in order to meet the needs…

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has produced 5 short videos for people about to start immunotherapy treatment for melanoma. The videos aim to assist people better understand immunotherapy, prepare for it and cope with its impact. They draw upon the professional experience of clinicians but also includes the perspectives of patients, families and carers who…

On behalf of the board, we wish you and your families a safe and healthy Christmas period. We know that for some it can be a challenging time remembering those who have lost their lives to melanoma or are struggling with the disease, so our thoughts go out to you. A warm acknowledgement to our…

Melanoma Tasmania UV bracelets are NOW available to buy for $2 each from the following locations: New Town Skin Cancer Clinic 137 New Town Road, New Town TAS Macquarie Skin Cancer Clinic 322 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS Davey Street Discount Pharmacy 179 Davey Street, South Hobart Dixons Pharmacy 112 Goldie Street, Wynyard TAS SportsPower Devonport…

Melanoma Tasmania has continued to grow this year with many highlights in 2017. Our newsletter is an extensive one but it showcases what we have been up to over the past 12 months – working on your behalf to minimise the impact of melanoma here in Tasmania. Topics covered in this edition include: Fundraising Events…

Simon is the Senior Forecaster for the Bureau of Meteorology’s Tasmanian division. This interview discusses the unique UV exposure we experience in Tasmania and the contributing environmental factors.