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Adelaide Melanoma Unit

The AMU was established in 1997 and officially opened in 1999 as a specific unit of the Royal Adelaide Hospital to co-ordinate clinical treatment, research and education of doctors and the public concerning melanoma. It brings together expertise from specialists in many areas. These include Surgical Oncology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, Pathology, Radiology and Epidemiology, which forms a multi-disciplinary group. Meetings occur formally and informally to discuss and solve patient problems concerning melanoma and this is a service available to patients and their doctors within and external to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

The principal aims of the AMU are to educate doctors in practice and training and inform patients and their families about melanoma; to better treat patients with melanoma and their families; and importantly to foster research into better treatments for melanoma both in the laboratory, clinic and operating theatre.

Doctors or patients can phone (08) 8222 4154 for bookings or information. A doctor's referral letter is usually preferred for clinical review of a patient.