May, Melanoma Month raises awareness for the very serious and potentially deadly form of skin cancer. Unfortunately diagnoses continue to rise especially in Canadians aged 15-49. Sadly, more than 3 Canadians die every day from melanoma (>1,300 each year).
Survival is high if melanoma is detected early and unlike many cancers, melanoma is often clearly visible on the skin. Over 85% of melanomas are caused by exposure to Ultra Violet Rays (UV). By practicing 3 Ways to Block the Rays and checking your skin monthly for the ABCDE’s of melanomaand you can help prevent a melanoma diagnosis or ensure early intervention.
Join us today, #melanomamonday, May 2nd, for our FREE Melanoma Information Webinar. Our panelist of speakers include, Brian "Red" Hamilton Assistant Equipment Manager, Vancouver Canucks sharing his patient story. Dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav discussing all things sunscreen, Dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll sharing early detection and prevention strategies.
Melanoma Canada is providing a submission to aid in the process for determining provincial listing and coverage for 2 new therapies being proposed for melanoma patients. open to ALL melanoma & uveal/ ocular melanoma patients regardless of stage/treatment to help us gather patient/caregiver perspectives to inform treatment recommendations to CADTH and pCODR.
"It started with a small mole on my right shoulder in 2018 by 2020 it started growing rapidly into what looked like a pimple" It turned out to be melanoma"
When you raise funds for Strides Walk for Melanoma, you have a direct impact on the lives of melanoma and skin cancer patients. You’ll help raise funds and awareness for Melanoma Canada's prevention work, education, and support programs; with the goal of reducing the incidence of melanoma and skin cancer diagnoses.
