News and events News MELANOMA: LET'S GET UNDER THE SKIN OF IT Melanoma: Let’s get under the skin of it is a campaign to encourage patients, loved ones, partners and carers to learn more about melanoma – whether recently diagnosed or simply hoping to learn more. On this page we have provided links to some materials to help get under the skin of each melanoma diagnosis – the materials cover topics such as diagnosis and treatment, gene mutations and how they may affect treatment options, and a guide outlining tips and questions for conversations with healthcare professionals. The goals of the Melanoma: Let’s get under the skin of it campaign are to help patients and their families: Understand more about melanoma, from staging to treatments Learn more about melanoma gene mutations, such as the BRAF mutation, and how these mutations affect treatment options Communicate clearly with melanoma experts, with clear questions to ask and points to remember during appointments – to ensure you have all the information you need about your personal diagnosis Materials available Material Overview Download Understanding Melanoma guide A downloadable guide with information about melanoma, from diagnosis and stages, to treatment options Understanding_Melanoma_Guide_ Patient Consultation Guide and Checklist A downloadable guide with information on the melanoma care team, tips and a checklist for appointments, and a list of questions to support conversations Patient_Consultation_Guide Understanding the BRAF mutation A downloadable guide on the relevance of gene mutations and the BRAF mutation status to the treatment and care of melanoma Understanding_the_BRAF_mutation Disease awareness infographic A downloadable visual aid with facts, figures and practical information about melanoma Infographic The Melanoma: Let’s get under the skin of it campaign has been developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited in partnership with Melanoma UK.