Featured Archives | Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials

AOMA Hobart Meeting

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:12 March, 2025
Post category:News

The Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) held an educational gathering in Hobart on the 7th of March.

Trial offering new treatment combination for melanoma brain metastases opens at Alfred Health

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:7 March, 2025
Post category:News

Led by MASC Trials and Dr Malaka Ameratunga, the BETTER trial aims to improve the care, treatment and quality of life for symptomatic patients with melanoma that has spread to the brain.

Leading skin care company lends its support to melanoma and skin cancer clinical trials

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:1 November, 2024
Post category:News

To help conquer the urgent problem Australia has with melanoma and skin cancer, leading skin care brand Avène has teamed up with Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials.

Conquering Skin Cancer: Award Wins and More Screenings!

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:29 October, 2024
Post category:News

The incredible efforts of the team behind Conquering Skin Cancer were recognised at the 2025 Impact DOCS Awards with Awards of Excellence for Best Documentary Feature and Best Direction. There are also new screening locations and sessions to be held in in South Australia and New South Wales.

Skin cancer trial gives lung transplant recipient renewed optimism

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:12 June, 2024
Post category:Our Stories

After Paul Beard's double lung transplant, the immunosuppressant drugs he needed led to skin cancers. Seeking a solution, Paul enrolled in the SiroSkin clinical trial.

Diary of an ocular melanoma patient

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:29 May, 2024
Post category:Our Stories

When Illana Klevansky was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, the news was so traumatic that she started a journal to help process her thoughts and fears.

An international journey to save her life fuels Ana’s advocacy

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:29 April, 2024
Post category:Our Stories

When Ana Ratapu was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, she had to fight to access life-saving treatment. With the clock ticking and limited treatment options available in New Zealand, Ana made the decision that would save her life: move to Australia and join a clinical trial.

Auctioneers chose Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials as annual charity

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:22 January, 2024
Post category:News

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials has been chosen by the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) as its 2024 charity.

Serendipity and dedication: an extraordinary career tackling cancer

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:19 December, 2023
Post category:News / Our Stories

As a young doctor, Prof Mark Shackleton was focused on becoming a neurologist, until one day, he found himself on an oncology ward. Witnessing the profound challenges faced by cancer patients left a deep impact on him, igniting a passion for melanoma research.

Melanoma trial offers hope for beloved stock and station agent

Post author:mascadmin
Post published:6 December, 2023
Post category:Our Stories

When John was offered a place on the CHARLI trial to treat his stage IV melanoma, he didn't hesitate, especially as he could access the treatment near his home in regional Victoria.