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“I Thought I Was Having a Stroke”: Erin’s Unexpected Battle with Stage 4 Melanoma
Erin is a busy mum of two, a healthcare professional, and by all accounts fit, healthy and thriving. Then, during an ordinary walk with her young children, her life changed in an instant. After suddenly losing movement down her left side, Erin was rushed to hospital where doctors discovered a

Could We Predict Which Melanomas Will Return?
Australian Melanoma Research Foundation-funded research is uncovering new clues to help identify patients at greatest risk of recurrence. While early detection has dramatically improved melanoma outcomes, recurrence remains one of the greatest challenges facing patients and clinicians. Many melanomas are successfully treated when first diagnosed, yet some patients experience the

Music with a Mission: Rob’s Melanoma Fundraising Journey
For more than a decade, Rob has been sharing his love of music with visitors to the Stansbury Seaside Markets while raising funds for causes close to his heart. After experiencing melanoma himself, Rob chose to support the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, turning his busking performances into an opportunity to

Why Some Melanomas Resist Treatment: New Insights from AMRF-Supported Research
Immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape for melanoma, giving hope to patients who previously had limited treatment options. Yet for many people, these treatments do not work as expected, or stop working over time. With support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, researcher Dr Laura Nicholls, under the supervision of

AMRF-Funded Research Advances Earlier Detection of Invasive Melanoma
Determining whether a melanoma remains confined to the surface of the skin or has progressed to an invasive form can be one of the most challenging decisions clinicians face. Thanks to funding support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation awarded in 2022 in honour of Warren Meanwell, researcher Dr Bruna

Driving Change Through Community: The MGA Whittles Group Commitment to Melanoma Research
For more than eight years, the MGA Whittles Community Foundation has been turning community spirit into meaningful impact. Through charity golf days, workplace fundraisers and a shared commitment to giving back, the Foundation has raised more than $73,000 to support melanoma research through the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation. What began

A Routine Skin Check Saved My Life: Samantha Runs Sydney Marathon for Melanoma Research
When a routine skin check revealed melanoma in late 2025, it was a diagnosis that changed everything. Despite being diligent about annual skin checks for more than a decade, Samantha never expected to hear the words, “it’s melanoma.” Today, while navigating the ongoing anxiety that can follow a cancer diagnosis,

Australian Melanoma Research Foundation joins the Play for Purpose Charity Raffle
Your chance to win while funding melanoma research We’ve partnered with Play for Purpose, which has raised over $10 million for good causes. A minimum of 50% of each ticket sold will help support research towards better treatments, early detection and prevention of melanoma. Play For Purpose is an online