Published on Friday, 28 February 2014 at 12:00:00 AM
At the age of just 22, Clinton Heal was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Since diagnoses he has had over 34 secondary tumours removed from all over his body. When Clinton was initially diagnosed he discovered that there was nowhere to go for help, support or information in Western Australia.
It took him over two years to research and gather all the information he needed to take effective control of his cancer journey.
During this time he also noticed the lack of information available on alternative and natural cancer therapies. In 2008 Clinton founded MelanomaWA to help others get immediate access to the information and support needed during the early stages of the disease. Due to the lack of positive cancer support groups that help people ‘live well’ with cancer, he also established a group which runs monthly and brings in guest experts from a range of areas.
At the age of just 22, Clinton Heal was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Since diagnoses he has had over 34 secondary tumours removed from all over his body. When Clinton was initially diagnosed he discovered that there was nowhere to go for help, support or information in Western Australia. It took him over two years to research and gather all the information he needed to take effective control of his cancer journey. During this time he also noticed the lack of information available on alternative and natural cancer therapies. In 2008 Clinton founded MelanomaWA to help others get immediate access to the information and support needed during the early stages of the disease. Due to the lack of positive cancer support groups that help people ‘live well’ with cancer, he also established a group which runs monthly and brings in guest experts from a range of areas.
One of the events Clinton organises is the Melanoma March. The March raises funds for important research projects at the Melanoma Institute Australia to help find improved treatment for melanoma and ultimately a cure.
Melanoma touches more than the people diagnosed; it forever affects the lives of those survivors, friends, family and colleagues. Melanoma March is a chance for us to remember those we have lost to melanoma, support those currently being treated, and inspire all Australians to take action against melanoma and be part of the cure.
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