Melanoma Community Townsville in Townsville, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Melanoma Community Townsville

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 455 576 666

Address: Jezzine Barracks 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: https://townsville.melanomamarch.org.au

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24.01.2022 WE ARE HERE! Come down say hello and grab some freebies

23.01.2022 Help us cover Australia in footprints and save lives from melanoma.

22.01.2022 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY KEELY JOHNSON We are very excitied to announce that we have the very talented Keely Johnson performing at the 2020 Melanoma March. Keely will be our live entertainment for the evening. Make sure you stick around after the march to enjoy a bite to eat and the beautiful voice of Keely. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!... https://townsville.melanomamarch.org.au See more

22.01.2022 Important message from Melanoma Patients Australia’s CEO Victoria Beedle: Good news for melanoma patients as a new targeted combination therapy is listed on the... PBS. The new targeted combination treatment BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) plus MEKTOVI (binimetinib), will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from today April 1 2020. This is welcome news for Australians who are living with inoperable Stage III or IV melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation, and for the healthcare professionals who treat them. The combination treatment will be available at the cost of a standard prescription for each medicine. The news was also welcomed by Professor Grant McArthur, Executive Director, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Member of MPA’s Medical Advisory Board: Now, more than ever before, we need to make the best decisions for our melanoma patients. With the current coronavirus epidemic in Australia threatening to overwhelm the healthcare system, access to cancer treatments that are taken by mouth (oral therapies) is especially useful. The use of oral therapies for cancer has been recognised as a particularly important option for patients by the Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Taskforce and cancer experts across the world. Thank you to all consumers that supported MPA in advocating for this treatment to be listed and made personal submissions, your voice matters. People with advanced melanoma should speak to their doctor for further information.

22.01.2022 Early detection was absolutely critical for me". Brisbane Councillor Kara Cook was diagnosed with three melanomas before the age of 30. Fortunately all of the...se were found by her dermatologist at an early stage and were surgically removed. She urges everyone to be sun-safe and see a health professional if they notice any new spots or changes to existing ones. Thank you Kara! #gameonmole Councillor Kara Cook - Morningside Ward See more

22.01.2022 When diagnosed early, skin cancer can be treated. Research shows how denial contributes to skin cancer incidence and mortality rates. For more info click here: https://www.melanomauk.org.uk//2019-global-campaign-highli

21.01.2022 MELANOMA MARCH | Welcome to Episode 3 in our Skin Cancer Awareness Series. This week a very personal story, Carmel is a Stage 4 Melanoma patient and she talks... openly about her journey. THIS IS A MUST WATCH FOR EVERYONE. I hope this video inspires you to GET A SKIN CHECK..DO NOT WAIT, its so important. Thank you Helena Rosengren and Skin Repair for introducing me to this amazing woman #melanomaawareness #mintyeverywhere #towsvilleshines See more

20.01.2022 Wondering how Melanoma March VIRTUAL will work? There are 6 steps (& some of them are optional). Hope you can join us on Sunday 29 March. No registration requi...red. Find out more: https://virtual.melanomamarch.org.au/ #melanomamarch #virtualevent Principal Partner: Ricky Richards - Sales Pty Ltd See more

19.01.2022 MELANOMA MARCH - CANCELLATION OF ALL EVENTS Statement from Melanoma Institute Australia CEO Matthew Browne Due to the escalating impact of COVID-19, and in the ...interests of the health and safety of all participants and attendees, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all remaining Melanoma March events nationally. This includes the seven events scheduled for this weekend - Melbourne, Bunbury, Bendigo, Coolangatta, Macarthur, Mackay, and Wagga Wagga. This decision has not been made lightly, however protecting the health of our dedicated community members and their families who run and attend these events, many of whom are cancer patients, is paramount. We will be offering full refunds for registrations, and will provide further information shortly regarding that process. We are planning to hold a virtual Melanoma March event on Sunday 29th March to enable our community across Australia to still come together as we have done for Melanoma March for the last 9 years. We will provide more detail regarding this in the coming weeks. My sincere apologies and thanks particularly to our volunteer committees who work tirelessly to put on their local Melanoma March events every year. Kind regards, Matthew Browne

18.01.2022 MELANOMA MARCH | Welcome to our final Episode in our Skin Cancer Awareness Series featuring Helena Rosengren, Skin Cancer Doctor and Educator from Skin Repair S...kin Cancer Clinic Townsville. This episode is all about how to protect yourself from the fierce sun PLUS a reminder of our FOOTPRINTS FOR MELANOMA event this Sunday on The Strand 6am-10am. Come for a sun-smart Sunday morning stroll and support Melanoma March! Stop by our booth near Strand Park and have a chat with us, pick up some sun-smart freebies and if you haven't already done so, donate to vital melanoma research. Bring your dog or kids, be sun safe, and support this important cause. I hope you have enjoyed this series and remember GET A SKIN CHECK #melanomaawareness #mintyeverywhere #towsvilleshines

17.01.2022 Local Sponsor Shout out! A hugh thank you to one of our major sponsors Triple M for helping us spread the word about the 2020 Melanoma March Townsville. Make sure you tune in for some great music, and more details on our event. Also the Triple M Street crew will be at our event. Come down and say hi and support a great cause. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!... https://townsville.melanomamarch.org.au See more

16.01.2022 Story in the Townsville Bulletin today

15.01.2022 Seen a story in the Townsville Bulletin today in memory of a Kali Totorica who lost her battle to melanoma. Please give her page a follow.

14.01.2022 Reality check. The good news is prevention and early detection save lives. It's time to take your skin seriously. #gameonmole

14.01.2022 We hope everyone is OK in these unusual times. The end of summer coincided with the start of coronavirus, so we want to remind everyone that it’s still importan...t to check your skin and seek medical advice if you notice any of the ABCDE changes to a mole. Call your GP, skin clinic or dermatologist. Early detection is vital to save lives. Take good care of yourself! #gameonmole

14.01.2022 Research led by MIA's Dr James Wilmott is making a difference to #melanoma treatment around the globe, and the work continues. Find out more about the study: https://bit.ly/DrWilmottAward #cancerNSWawards

13.01.2022 Melanoma March is now VIRTUAL! Put it in your calendar, and join us online next Sunday 29 March so we can all share the Melanoma March experience. Let's suppo...rt each other, remember loved ones and raise funds for melanoma research. https://virtual.melanomamarch.org.au/ Principal Partner: Ricky Richards - Sales Pty Ltd #melanomamarch #virtualevent See more

13.01.2022 A checklist of things to take to #MelanomaMarch. Plus a handy tip: (1.) and (2.) are available from our MIA online shop: https://shop.melanoma.org.au/ PS: Melanoma March is a low waste event, so please bring (6.)

13.01.2022 Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Are you due for a skin check? Call us today.

12.01.2022 To all MIA patients and carers, please read this important message http://bit.ly/MIACovid-19. Thank you.

11.01.2022 A reminder for patients, families and carers - the Melanoma Patients Australia webinar on 'Latest Melanoma Research, Targeted Therapy and Brain Metastases' is o...n tomorrow evening. Hear Professor Richard Scolyer, A/Professor Alex Menzies and Professor Angela Hong - all from MIA- share their expertise on these topics. Wed 25 November 2020 7.30pm-9pm AEDT (6.30pm-8pm QLD) Registration is free and essential. Please register (if you haven't already) at bit.ly/mpawebinar4 Proudly supported by MIA and Bristol Myers Squibb. See more

11.01.2022 Every 30 minutes someone is diagnosed with melanoma. No one is immune to it, which is something Jen Benfield discovered when she was diagnosed. She joined The Latest to explain how important skin checks are, and what you should be looking for. More information: https://bit.ly/3l1zFyY

11.01.2022 May is Melanoma Prevention Month. #skincancer is often treatable if caught early

10.01.2022 Reminder ! Melanoma March is CancelledReminder ! Melanoma March is Cancelled

10.01.2022 A massive THANK YOU to JT and his team for supporting the 2020 Melanoma March. Johnathan Thurston Academy

08.01.2022 MIXED EMOTIONS TODAY. I'm MEGA excited to host our first Cowboys Game in our new stadium, but sad as today is the anniversary of the passing of my mum on this d...ay in 1993 from a Melanoma. I will be hosting the Melanoma March Townsville at the Strand on Sat March 21, so please come and join us. Never a day goes by without thinking of you mum x #mintyeverywhere See more

07.01.2022 MC Announcement This year we have the privilege of having Glenn Minty Mintern as our MC. Melanoma March is very close to his heart due to looseing his mum to Melanoma. We are so excited to have Minty on board this year. Keep a listen out to Minty on Triple M for interviews and more information on the 2020 Melanoma March. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!... https://townsville.melanomamarch.org.au See more