Yeppoon teacher promotes sun safety after melanoma diagnosis

Tash Sutton, a teacher from Yeppoon, was diagnosed with advanced melanoma after a blood blister led to a cancer discovery. Following surgery and initial recovery, her cancer returned two years later, prompting her to start immunotherapy treatment. Now 40, Sutton emphasizes the importance of sun safety and early detection. She believes education should begin in schools to prevent melanoma, which can affect anyone at any age. March is melanoma awareness month in Australia, focusing on raising funds for research and improving treatment guidelines. Sutton and her family are actively participating in this campaign to spread awareness.