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  1. About us
  2. How we represent you

HOW WE REPRESENT YOU

Melanoma UKs main role for our patients and families is that of a 'critical friend'.

We provide patients, carers and families perspective at a wide range of meetings throughout the year.

Here are a few of the meetings Melanoma UK attend to support the melanoma community, provide a global voice when needed and share best practice so we can maintain a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing landscape of this disease.

2020 MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

2020 MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

Melanoma Global Coalition. For a second year, Melanoma UK is proudly supporting the 2020 global public awareness campaign in the fight against melanoma. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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CANCER: OUT OF SIGHT NOT OUT OF MIND

CANCER: OUT OF SIGHT NOT OUT OF MIND

All.Can UK - Placing the psychological wellbeing of people with cancer on equal footing to physical health. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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UK PATIENT ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP COALITION (UK PALCO)

UK PATIENT ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP COALITION (UK PALCO)

The UK Patient Advocacy Leadership Coalition (UK PALCO) is a collection of like-minded cancer patient advocacy organisations that are dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of people living with cancer in the UK. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2021

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE for HEALTH & CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE for HEALTH & CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE)

NICE - Improving health and social care through evidence-based guidance Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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MELANOMA INTERNATIONAL PATIENT ADVOCATES COALITION (MI-PAC)

MELANOMA INTERNATIONAL PATIENT ADVOCATES COALITION (MI-PAC)

MI-PAC Making a Difference Around the World Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

Working Together to Help Melanoma Patients Globally Read more

Published: 18th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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  • CAM KICKS ASS

    CAM KICKS ASS

    I am fundraising because my dad has been battling melanoma for the past 5 years and my sadly Grandad has past away from melanoma in 2020. I want to help fight against this terrible disease.

  • FULL SNOW MOON

    FULL SNOW MOON

    Feb 2021: The second full moon of 2021 rose over clear UK skies offering a great opportunity for sky-gazers to witness the final full moon of the winter - Snow Moon.

  • GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

    GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

    Working Together to Help Melanoma Patients Globally

  • Charlotte’s 20k step challenge

    Charlotte’s 20k step challenge

    The month of March I’ve set myself the challenge of walking 20k steps a day. Tim’s Dad, who he adored was taken from him at such a young age, with this terrible cancer and I want to do this to raise money so no other family has to experience what they had to.

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  • ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams

  • UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT

    The University of Manchester is carrying out research project looking into improving patient responses to immunotherapy.

  • MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

    MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

    May is Melanoma Awareness Month and we want to encourage more people to get into a habit and do regular monthly skin self-examinations.

  • ROADMAP FOR PATIENTS CURRENTLY SHIELDING

    ROADMAP FOR PATIENTS CURRENTLY SHIELDING

    The UK Government has set out a roadmap for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme.

  • MEMORIAL SERVICE PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE

    MEMORIAL SERVICE PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE

    In 2007 when our Founder Gill Nuttall, was looking for some help for Jon,Professor Gore was one of the first people she contacted.

  • MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA

    MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA

    Mark Watson shares his story about his battle with melanoma. This is his story so far as told by Mark.

  • COVID 19 - UPDATE

    COVID 19 - UPDATE

    Melanoma UK is still receiving calls and emails regarding the virus.

  • LISA COSTELLO JOINS OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

    LISA COSTELLO JOINS OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

    A big shout out for our very own pocket rocket Lisa Costello who joins the team.

  • SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    About half of all melanomas start with a change in previously normal-looking skin. This usually looks like a dark area or an abnormal new mole.

  • MELANOMA SKIN CANCER DRUG RECOMMENDED FOR ROUTINE NHS USE

    MELANOMA SKIN CANCER DRUG RECOMMENDED FOR ROUTINE NHS USE

    NICE recommends the routine use of nivolumab as an option after surgery for some people with melanoma.

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CHILDREN'S ART WEEK 2020 COMPETITION

CHILDREN'S ART WEEK 2020 COMPETITION

This week's theme for Children's Art Week is The Natural World which fits perfectly with our LOOKUP campaign. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 1st July, 2020

Author: Diane Cannon

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