- August 9, 2013
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
Yervoy is a melanoma treatment which is designed to prolong the life of a person fighting melanoma.
Until recently the drug was costing Australians up to $120,000 for a course of 4 treatments.
Now that the drug has finally been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), treatment is expected to cost around $36.
Melanoma Patients Gladstone Coordinator, Regan O’Grady, recognizes the significance this will have to melanoma sufferers across the country. Read More Here.
Yet we are reminded that prevention is better than the cure.
Early detection of skin cancer is the only way to greatly increase the odds of survival.
In fact over 95% of skin cancers are successfully treated if founded early.
Do yourself a favour, check your moles and skin for the danger signs of melanoma on a regular basis.
