Skin Health in depth

Melanoma treatment options vary based on many factors, including how far the cancer has spread, its location, severity and the health of the patient. View a clear overview of melanoma stages 1 to 4.

Melanoma treatment Australia? According to Melanoma Institute Australia, Australia, and New Zealand have the highest melanoma rates in the world with Queensland incidence rates at 71 cases per 100,000 people (for the years 2009-2013). This greatly exceeds rates in all other jurisdictions, nationally and internationally.

According to Cancer Research UK, there were 14,509 new cases of malignant melanoma in 2013 in the United Kingdom. These rates have been increasing since the 1970s and UK malignant melanoma incidence rates are estimated to be the ninth highest in males in Europe and seventh highest in females. With the ever-increasing risk of melanoma and the advancements in research and technology, it’s important to understand what the treatment options are.

Melanoma begins in the melanocyte cells (the cells that produce pigment) in our skin. It often starts as a mole, and, if left unchecked, can spread throughout the body and become life-threatening. While it is the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is highly treatable if detected at early stages when it’s most treatable. For this reason, knowing the warning signs is important. Read on for the three most common early symptoms of melanoma.

Melanoma is a severe disease with significant risks to your health, but if detected early, it can usually be treated with relatively minimal intervention. However, once melanoma has metastasized and spread to other areas of the body, it becomes more difficult to treat. For this reason, early detection is crucial. Read on to understand how to identify and spot the early melanoma symptoms

In February 2016 Stacey Everson from Auckland (New Zealand) analyzed a mole on her shoulder with the SkinVision app. It told her it was high risk and that she should go to the doctor. She had the mole removed for biopsy and the results came back as early-stage melanoma. Watch Stacey’s story to see why she encourages others to download the SkinVision app and get their skin checked. This is her melanoma story.

Melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, but it is the most deadly. According to the World Health Organisation, there are about 132,000 new cases of melanoma worldwide each year, and although it only accounts for approximately 1% of skin cancer cases, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. So what is melanoma exactly?