After the diagnosis: Getting follow-up care right in melanoma

As patients transition from treatment to routine monitoring, clinicians play a crucial part in detecting recurrence early, supporting wellbeing, and guiding patients through survivorship.

In the latest episode of our podcast Melanoma Insights for Professionals, we explore the essential role of follow-up care in melanoma management.

Our multidisciplinary experts provide an engaging and practical discussion to help strengthen your approach to melanoma follow-up care and covers:

• why follow-up schedules vary and how clinicians tailor them
• stage-specific approaches for all stages of melanoma
• the role of dermatological surveillance and patient education
• supporting psychological wellbeing, including managing scanxiety.

This podcast is suitable for Surgeons, Dermatologists, Skin Cancer GPs, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals.

If you require a Statement of Completion for your CPD records, please listen to this podcast via the the Melanoma Education Portal.

SPEAKERS

• A/Prof Robyn Saw - Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Head of Department in Melanoma and Surgical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Associate Professor in Surgery, The University of Sydney
• Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni - Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Claire Gore - Senior Clinical Psychologist, Melanoma Institute Australia

RESOURCES

• MIA’s Patient Resources (including Guides like Melanoma Prevention and Early Detection Guide and Patient Fact Sheet such as Scanxiety and How to cope with the fear of melanoma returning)

• Cancer Council’s SunSmart Global UV app

Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (November 2025) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.

MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from BMS, MSD and HEINE.