Inspirational stories
David’s story
As a child, my father would always tell me to be careful of the sun and to wear a hat. He loved lying out in the sun and consequently had many small skin cancers removed from his scalp. Being young and carefree I didn’t always do as I was told.
Roger’s story
This story is one of love and hope, and is made possible by developments in melanoma research. Five and a half years ago, my husband Roger was diagnosed with melanoma.
Allison’s story
I was always aware of melanoma growing up being the only ginger, pale kid in the family. My mum always made me cover up and I remember every year getting Avon sunscreen in my Santa sack!
Grahame’s story
My name is Grahame Pilgrim, aged 72 from the north side of Brisbane. I have worked in the sun most of my life and I would like to share my story about being diagnosed with melanomas.
Mark’s story
Mark clearly remembers the day he received the news that he had a stage 3 melanoma on his second toe that required immediate treatment.
Karen’s story
I have an aggressive stage IV melanoma skin cancer which has metastasised to my lungs, bones, liver and lymph glands.
Trevor’s story
I am Trevor Chaston, a retired farmer but still active on a farm at Benayeo Victoria (just across the border
Ben’s story
My name is Ben Kerslake. On the 19th of November 2014, I underwent a scan for a severe headache. I
Emily’s story
In 2011, 25 year old Emily Clohesy was worried about a mole on her back and went to her doctor
Meagan’s story
Saved by a spot-on stranger A tap on the back at the cricket may well have saved Meagan’s Snewin’s life.
Kristen’s story
Kristen was 22 when she was told the mole on her temple was actually a cancerous melanoma. “I think the worst part was the waiting – waiting for the biopsy results, then waiting for the phone call after the excision.”
Dylan’s story
In early 2017, Dylan was diagnosed with an early stage Melanoma Skin Cancer from years out in the sun without
Claude’s story
Hi, my name is Claude and in 1999, I was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. The following four years saw 16
Leigh’s story
I’ll never forget that feeling when I learned I had melanoma. The sun had risen on a beautiful day. I’d
Vanessa’s story
Vanessa McPhee is on a mission to save a life by raising awareness of melanoma. She has started her own
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