MELANOMA FACTS

Melanoma is the most common cancer for Aussies aged 20 to 39

One Aussie will die from melanoma every 6 hours

Australia’s cancer - 16,000 Aussies are diagnosed with melanoma each year

95% of melanomas are caused by over exposure to the sun

The first sign of melanoma is often a new or changing mole

Early detection is key - if found early 90% of melanomas can be cured by surgery

Skin is your largest organ - you can get melanoma anywhere