Reliable Melanoma Website Information


Reliable Melanoma Website Information - Peter Mac Cancer Centre

Melanoma Patients Information Page
This website provides patients with melanoma with up-to-date information on melanoma world-wide, clinical trials (including Australia), chat rooms and survivor stories.

Sydney Melanoma Unit
This is the website for the Sydney Melanoma Unit NSW. It provides extensive information about melanoma, clinical trials currently underway and useful links for those interested in further research.

Adelaide Melanoma Unit
This is the website for the Adelaide Melanoma Unit. It provides a wealth of information on melanoma and its treatment as well as an extensive resource list.

Dermet New Zealand
This website has extensive information regarding types of melanoma and treatment. It has useful links including ‘Clinical guidelines on the management of melanoma in Australia and New Zealand’.

Melanoma Patients Australia
This is a melanoma support group operating from Queensland (and other states). It provides a list of regular state support group meetings, an online forum, treatment options, a list of current clinical trials Australia wide and access to an e-newsletter.

Melanoma Awareness Foundation
This Australian website is aimed at raising awareness and providing education to the public about melanoma. It provides information about melanoma risk reduction, education and survivor stories.

The Warwick Foundation
This is the first Australian website supporting young adults (18 – 40) on their cancer journey. It allows you to “find a mate in your shoes” so that you can share your cancer experience with someone in a similar situation.

Cancer Council Victoria
This Victorian Cancer Council’s extensive website provides information about all cancer types including melanoma and gives information about treatments and support for patients with melanoma. It also lists information about support services, access to support groups and financial assistance.

Ontrac @ PeterMac
This website has been specifically designed for Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) with cancer and covers a range of information about a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.

Canteen
This website provides information for 12 – 24 year olds living with cancer. The website details information about up and coming activities and programmes for young people. It also provides information and support for siblings of young people with cancer.