Melanoma

Skin cancer research receives a massive funding boost

Published in Cancer Weekly, July 26th, 2005

New South Wales cancer researchers from the Sydney Melanoma Unit have received over $11 million to advance their world-leading research into the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

Australians have the highest rate of melanoma in the world, with incidence levels up to four times higher than the U.S. and the U.K., and up to 10 times higher than most other countries.

While it is the third most common cancer in Australia, it has proved to be one of the most difficult to manage. It most commonly affects those in the 30- to 45-year age group - people in the prime of their life - yet standard cancer treatments are often ineffective.

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-07-26)

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