Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN)

ON THE SPOT || Young Australians face the social pressure of tanning. Dr Eloise James explores the history of why a tan is desirable and what needs to change in our latest On the Spot article. https://lnkd.in/gFvWmBez #EndtheTrend #MakingMelanomas #melanoma #skincancer #uvprotection #MSCAN #advocacy #melanoma #skincancer

We asked AIM at Melanoma President, Samantha Guild, why it's important for melanoma and skin cancer advocates/ consumers to attend medical/ scientific conferences. MSCAN, together with our friends and colleagues from the Melanoma International Patient Advocates Coalition (MIPAC), proudly attended the recent Post-Chicago Melanoma & Skin Cancer meeting in Munich, Germany, in June. #advocacy #MIPAC #melanoma #skincancer

The Melanoma International Patient Advocacy Coalition (MIPAC) comprises patient advocacy organisations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Eastern Europe, Israel, Italy, Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. MSCAN is proud to be at the table in Munich this week with our friends and colleagues from around the world. Such a dedicated, inspiring, innovative, passionate group of advocates! MIPAC launched in 2014, led by our good friends at AiM at Melanoma. We meet annually at the Post-Chicago Melanoma/Skin Cancer meeting. #MIPAC #globaladvocacy #advocacy #melanoma #skincancer

ON THE SPOT || Anne Gately is the author of SUNBURNT. A memoir of sun, surf and skin cancer. Anne shares her personal story of her Stage IV melanoma and treatment with immunotherapy. More than that, Anne is now on a mission to change to change the bronzed Australian culture. Anne Gately explores how advertising and media are priming us for skin cancer. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gXGgrtGt

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN! The Inaugural Conference for Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses 24 OCTOBER 2024 SYDNEY It's a conference run by nurses, for nurses, providing a unique perspective on melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. For all nurses with an interest in Australia’s national cancer, this one's for you! Register: https://lnkd.in/gKdvkmyT #MSCAN #MSCNO #melanoma #skincancer #nurses

Congratulations AUSVEG for a terrific Hort Connections, Australasia’s largest horticulture trade show. It was a pleasure to attend and deliver skin checks for delegates. Thanks to Corteva Agriscience for supporting us to be there. Here's a message to all farmers from AusVeg Chairman, Bill Bulmer. Farmers and growers, it's time to get skin serious! #AUSVEG #HortConnections #HortCon24 #MSCAN #melanoma #skincancer

MSCAN's Latest News 📬 Read about our successes and other great initiatives that MSCAN is proud to be involved with in our Winter newsletter. https://lnkd.in/g-veHRNi #MSCAN #MSCNO #advocacy #melanoma #skincancer

Fruit, veg, flowers, tractors, unmanned spray systems and SKIN CHECKS! We're at Hort Connections this week delivering free skin checks for the good folks who supply the healthy food on our dinner plate 🍉🥕🥬🍌🍎 Farmers and outdoor workers are at higher risk of melanoma and skin cancer, given their increased exposure to UV. The early detection of skin cancer is crucial. Thanks to our highly qualified dermatologists Dr Philip Tong and Dr Alexander Gin for joining us and thanks to Corteva Agriscience for having us! #HortCon24 #skinchecks #knowyourskin #melanoma #skincancer #earlydetection

MSCAN proudly attended a sector-wide Roundtable hosted by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, in Adelaide last week. Lived experience and the consumer perspective brings a unique and important perspective to the table. These discussions will shape the future of melanoma and skin cancer in Australia. MSCAN’s ComAct member, Pauline, also attended the Roundtable. Pauline generously shares her reflections on the meeting. Congratulations Pauline on your one-year milestone of being cancer-free 🙌

Australia has world-leading researchers in melanoma and skin cancer. We celebrate their wins and congratulate them on their latest award 🙌🏻 Catch up on the news: https://lnkd.in/g6xX72da Anne Cust Rachael Morton