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.

Patients, families, carers, and clinicians are at the heart of our work. We are passionate about our work and will work tirelessly to get results.

A Melanoma diagnosis can be scary, confusing and upsetting. We understand so talk to us. We’re real people whose lives have also been affected by Melanoma.

We strive to provide the best support, guidance, and treatment advice that we possibly can.

We're always on the other end of the phone, so call us today on

0808 171 2455

Total CHAOS94 f1 charity race

My aunt suffered with melanoma cancer and unfortunately lost her battle, which has affected my life significantly as we were very close.
LEJOG for Melanoma UK

In February 2018, I lost my Dad to metastatic melanoma. Unfortunately, by the time he was diagnosed with a tumour on his brain, his chances were limited.
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers, yet not one that gets prime support.
I'd like to help raise awareness of this killer, and help support projects in the UK.
MELANOMA UK FEELGOOD PLAYLIST

This playlist is a compilation of songs from the melanoma community......remember to dance like no one is watching, sing until your throat is sore and uncontrollably tap your feet.
TotalChaos94 F1 Race Event

Melanoma took the life of my partners Aunt. This has deeply affected my partner and had her aunt had access to the body mapping unit, she may still be here today.

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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
THE 'ABCDE' RULE

Do You Know Your ABC...DE's? The ABCDE Rule of skin cancer is an easy-to-remember system for determining whether a mole or growth may be cancerous.
COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

COVID-19 Q&A with Professor James Larkin
STAGES OF MELANOMA

The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe the size and depth of the melanoma, and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps doctors decide on the best treatment for you.
SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

We recommend that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month. This way you can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.
A TRIBUTE TO ANTHEA SMITH

It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Anthea Smith.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs.
OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the skin called melanocytes. These cells make a pigment called melanin which gives skin its natural colour.