Melanoma Community Forum – Perth

Our Melanoma Community Forum is designed to empower patients and their carers with the latest information from expert speakers on melanoma research, treatment and support.

WA melanoma patients, family, friends and the wider community are all invited to attend this informative and supportive event in the gardens of the Cancer Wellness Centre. 

This forum is hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia incorporating melanomaWA.

Guest speakers:

• Martin Slabbert - Master of Ceremonies, Past Board President melanomaWA
• Matthew Browne - Chief Executive Officer, Melanoma Institute Australia
  
• Dr Lydia Warburton - Medical Oncologist,  Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Dr Robert Owen - Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Fiona Stanley, Royal Perth and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospitals
• Angie Miller - Melanoma Community Support Nurse, Melanoma Institute Australia
• Prof Jonas Nilsson - Chair in Melanoma Discovery, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, University of Western Australia
  
• Chandrika Gibson - Naturopath, Yoga Therapist, Cancer Researcher, Writer, Presenter
  
• Prof Rob Newton - Professor of Exercise Medicine, Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia
• A/Prof Mark Hanikeri - Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Refreshments and a light dinner will be served. 

DATE: Thursday 24 November 2022, 4pm to 7pm (Doors open at 3:30pm with refreshments served on arrival)

COST: Free

RSVP: By 22 November 2022

Safety at our event: Please follow COVID-safe practices when attending our event and stay home if you are feeling unwell. If you can no longer attend due to COVID-19, please contact us.