Melanoma Institute Australia
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Melanoma Institute Australia is dedicated to world-class research, treatment and education focused on preventing and finding a cure for melanoma. Australia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, with 12,500 cases diagnosed each year. Melanoma, the most serious of all skin cancers, is now the third most common form of cancer in Australia - and is the most common of all cancers in individuals aged 15 to 39 years old. The good news is Australia is also leading the world in the fight against melanoma.
The Poche Centre is a purpose built, world class, integrated cancer treatment facility providing the best possible care for melanoma patients. Over 70 clinicians, clinical trials staff and researchers are located all under the one roof, ensuring the latest treatments in melanoma care are quickly translated to patients.
State of the art educational facilities include a 100 seat capacity auditorium, video streaming and conference rooms. The largest melanoma patient database and integrated tumour bank in the world, underpin the world leading research conducted by Melanoma Institute Australia.
For more information visit our website www.melanoma.org.au
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facebook.comThe Longest Melanoma March
We love this shot from The Longest Melanoma March! What an awesome walking crew. #TLMM17
New biomarker ‘Bim’ could enable smarter treatment for melanoma patients | Oncology News Australia | Australia's Specialist Oncology News Portal
Researchers around the globe are trying to predict how patients will response to treatment before they are given to them. One such biomarker, called BIM, has recently been shown to help predict if a melanoma patient will respond well to anti-PD-1 therapy (like Keytruda) before treatment begins.
Ten News
At Melanoma Institute Australia, we like to stay at the cutting edge of healthcare and this joint study with IBM shows the way to the future. #outthinkmelanoma
7 News Sydney
Did you make it down to Bondi Beach on the weekend for a free skin check? MIA ambassador, Sonia Lewis, was featured on 7 News Sydney speaking about her experience with melanoma and how IBM Watson could help #outthinkmelanoma
The Longest Melanoma March
Follow all the action by liking The Longest Melanoma March Facebook page! 👍
Timeline Photos
To all those supporting Melanoma March and The Longest Melanoma March, thank you for uniting with Australia to help end melanoma. <3 #SundayInspiration
IBM
Isn't about time we #outthinkmelanoma? Head down to Bondi Beach today for a free skin check from MoleMap Australia!
Melanoma March
Are you part of Melanoma March? Who are you marching for? #TeamMarch
The Longest Melanoma March
It's been pretty amazing being able to follow Jay Allen and everyone else walking for The Longest Melanoma March. This video has a pretty important message for all Australians. Make sure you like the Facebook page to follow all the action! #TLMM17
Timeline Photos
Brisbane, are you ready to march tomorrow morning? If you haven't registered yet, please come along and join us for the march to end melanoma! #MelanomaMarch #TeamMarch
IBM
Head down to Bondi Beach today for a free skin check with MoleMap Australia and experience how cognitive solutions like IBM Watson can help us #outthinkmelanoma
Doing laps for love in Colbinabbin
Good luck for tomorrow to the Wongan Hills Lapathon in support of Melanoma Institute of Australia and Colbo Lap-A-Thon in support of Melanoma Institute Australia! Your support and dedication to MIA is much appreciated and we are sure your events will be fabulous! Have a safe weekend everyone. :)
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