Value of Medicines: Melanoma Treatments [Video]

Melanoma is the 7th most commonly diagnosed cancer type in Canada, mostly affecting those over age 45. Melanoma almost always starts in specific types of skin cells, and in advanced cases will spread to other parts of the body. Approximately 9,000 Canadians are diagnosed with melanoma annually and about 1,200 die following diagnosis.

Innovative medicines and vaccines are some of the most powerful tools available to help prevent illness, manage chronic disease, and in some cases offer curative solutions. These medicines help Canadians live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. They offer tremendous value to patients, our healthcare system, and our society.