Patient Stories
Karen's story
“I know I’ve been very, very lucky. I look at my beautiful children every day and am so thankful for the second chance at life that I’ve been given.”
Danny's inspiring story of survival
“I had a complete response within about six months. All of my tumours disappeared."
Research saves lives
'Being able to tell my children that I now have no evidence of disease was the best day ever!' Jen Benfield, Stage IV melanoma survivor
Paul's Story
Thanks to the generosity of our MIA community, funds raised from the Christmas Appeal are supporting ongoing research to give other grandfathers like Paul a better chance of survival.
Breast cancer drug may cure melanoma
“I’m one of the lucky ones,” said Barbara. Barbara Holland was diagnosed with mucosal melanoma in 2015.
Diane is in safe hands
Diane never thought a routine breast screen would result in a melanoma diagnosis.
Andrea ran out of time
Advances in melanoma treatment gave Andrea an extra two years with her children. We gave Andrea extra time – but not enough time.
Young mum pays it forward
Melissa Tague, 32, first assumed a lump in her groin was an in-grown hair. But it turned out to be melanoma which had spread to her lymph nodes.
Dannielle's first Christmas without Adam
When Dannielle was told that her boyfriend Adam had late-stage advanced melanoma, she wasn't sure if he would be alive for Christmas that year.
Introducing our newest members of the 'MIA family'
Meet babies Mia and Gracie Georgina. Not only are they the apple of their dads’ eyes, but they are the ultimate thank you to the organisation that saved their lives.