OUR COMMUNITY

Living with melanoma? Melanoma UK believes a strong support community is critical to healing and recovery.

We have options to support patients, carers, family, and friends and regain control. Receive social, emotional, and practical support throughout your cancer journey with Melanoma UK and our support network.

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Melanoma UK is proud to support other patient groups ensuring that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We all have a shared vision of tackling melanoma so it's vital wherever possible that join forces and work together. Read more

MEETUPS

Would you like to meet people in the UK affected by melanoma? Contact us and we will put you in touch with our amazing melanoma community. You can arrange to meetup to chat, discuss issues and feel more connected. Read more

MELANOMA MATES

If you are a Facebook user, why not join the UK based support group for those who have been diagnosed with melanoma. Whether you are a patient or a relative or carer of a melanoma patient take a look at this amazing support network Read more

DIGITAL PATIENT APP

The Melanoma UK Digital Registry App Giving Patients A Voice To Improve Care. Read more

Latest

ANNUAL MINCE PIE EATING COMPETITION

Supported by the Coop (supplier of pies!) join Joshua Robert for the annual mince pie eating competition!

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT - UPDATE

The project is progressing well, many thanks to everyone who has supported this project so far.

ROL HAWKINS APPEAL

Many people are aware that Rollo Hawkins was one of our colleagues who very sadly passed away in May 2019.

KARL DUGMORE

Inspiration
Selfless
Brave

ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT

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

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.

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.

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.

LISA COSTELLO JOINS OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

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

SHAVING....IS IT REALLY THAT BRAVE?

We have noticed a number of negative comments around a campaign encouraging supporters to go for the complete head shave. Our Founder gives her view.

ART FOR MELANOMA

I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2009 and didn't know what it meant. Had a relatively easy ride until May 2018 when it all kicked off. I found Melanoma UK and the moral support they provide to patients invaluable.

CHRIS BRYANT MP JOINS THE MELANOMA UK TEAM

Chris Bryant MP was diagnosed with melanoma in early 2019. He joins Melanoma UK as an Ambassador.

JOIN OUR LOTTERY

Playing the Melanoma UK Lottery is a fun way of raising funds for a fantastic cause. For as little as £1 per week, you can help us achieve one of our fundraising goals.