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Aussie Mum's shock cancer symptom plainly visible in this photo
- Melanoma was diagnosed in Pauline Ryan after a neck spot she noticed during pregnancy raised concerns.
- She underwent a wide local excision about 10 centimetres around the mole just ten days after giving birth.
- The cancer later spread to Pauline's lymph node, marking progression to metastatic melanoma.
- Pauline joined a clinical trial for an immunotherapy drug, which required stopping breastfeeding.
- Her treatment and diagnosis affected family life, delaying future plans and causing emotional strain.
- After treatment, Pauline learned she was in remission but faced ongoing mental health challenges.
- Pauline has become an advocate, joining with MCAS and MSCAN to push for national skin cancer scorecard and reform.
- The scorecard aims to identify gaps and push for equity in prevention, early detection, and care.
- Pauline hopes for generational change and better out-of-pocket costs for skin checks.
- Pauline now balances family life with ongoing monitoring for recurrence and public health advocacy.
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