lions medical research foundation sa

SKIN SCREENING

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. Two out of every three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer. It is the most common cancer affecting young Australians.

Early diagnosis has a dramatic and critical impact on successful treatment because skin cancers can grow rapidly. If a melanoma on the skin’s surface is treated, you have a better than 95% chance of a normal life span. But, if not diagnosed and treated, that same melanoma can, in only a few months, grow down into the skin just 4mm – it is then odds-on that you will die within 5 years.

Skin specialist services in SA and NT are limited or non-existent outside of Adelaide. There are no public funded skin cancer screening programs. There are 39 dermatologists in SA/NT – all live and have their principal practices in Adelaide. If a Darwin resident has a skin abnormality that they are worried about examined in Adelaide, the cost of time off work, travel, accommodation, and medical costs not covered by insurance is a minimum of $1,500. For Australia’s indigenous population, who make up a third of the Northern Territory’s population and earn just $270 per week, skin cancer screening and/or treatment are simply out of reach.

people have been screened very high referral rate of 22.5% to general practitioners for further (February 2024)

Australia's Skin Cancer Epidemic

Every day, 6 Australians die from skin cancer.
Two out of every three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer.
There are no public funded skin cancer screening programs.

Skin Screening Services

The current skin cancer screening program has been a Lions District C2 project since 2011 and District C1 since 2014.

With your support, our ventures realise meaningful health solutions that save lives and make a real difference. Our work for the community is voluntary, ongoing and we are committed to our regional South Australians.

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Supporting Medical Research Since 1963

Helping to find a cure.

Over many years, our foundation has provided important funding for health and cancer research. This research has assisted greatly in the development of various cures and treatments. Through research, a greater understanding of diseases, their causes, detection, prevention and treatments has been developed.

Our research has been conducted in a variety of fields including Parkinson's disease, kidney disease, asthma, urodynamics, anti-venom, immunology, ophthalmology, toxicology, perinatal, schizophrenia, diabetes, skin cancer, cervical cancer, cord blood, in-vitro corneal transplant, adolescent cancer therapies, bone and joint disease and ovarian cancer.

Backed by a long history of supporting researchers in a variety of fields, we are committed to start-up funding for world-class medical research.

Lions medical research foundation.

Has a long history of supporting researchers across diverse fields. The research fellowships are typically offered for a three-year period and are intended for biomedical researchers within 10 years of their PhDs. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or have Australian residency for the duration of the fellowship. The work to be conducted must be carried out in the state of Queensland at a university, teaching/research hospital, medical research institute or other approved research facilities.

Future fellowships have yet to be announced. Once applications are open, the website will be updated with timelines and details. Interested parties will be advised by email.

LMRF Mission Statement

A foundation dedicated to funding life changing medical research.

LMRF Vision Statement

Research is tomorrow’s hope.

LMRF Values

As a community based not-for-profit organisation, LMRF

ADHERES to the Code of Ethics of Lions Clubs International
EMBRACES our Constituent Members - the Lions Clubs of Queensland & Northern New South Wales, and the broader Lions community which includes Leo Clubs
SUPPORTS sustainable growth to secure funding into the future
COMMITS to working with the medical research community to ensure viable and continuous programs