Fast facts

• Around 36 Australians are diagnosed with Melanoma every day.
• Australia has one of the highest rates of Melanoma in the world.
• Approx one person dies every 5 hours from Melanoma in Australia.
• An estimated 545 Australian women will die from melanoma THIS YEAR.
• Tanning beds emit dangerous UV rays, increasing the risk of Melanoma.
• Severe sunburn during childhood can DOUBLE your risk of Melanoma.
• Melanoma is one of the most preventable forms of cancer.
• An estimated 1230 Australian men will die from melanoma THIS YEAR.
• Melanoma is the cancer most likely to affect 15-39 year olds.
• Melanoma can arise in normal looking skin, a mole or freckle.
• Melanoma, if detected/treated early, has a survival rate of nearly 100%.
• There is no cure for melanoma that has spread throughout the body.