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

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MelMarT-II Update

There are now several sites open and as of the beginning of December 2021, there are over 500 patients enrolled internationally.
SHINE A LIGHT ON YOUR UNSUNG HERO

Do you have an unsung hero? If you do, then let’s shine a light on them this Christmas. Melanoma UK wants to honour 10 heroes this Christmas.
GEORGIE RUTHERFORD
MEET GEORGIE, OUR NEW MELANOMA UK AMBASSADOR

Georgie knows firsthand how melanoma patients feel about movement and what they can do safely while they are healing.

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.
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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
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.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

COVID-19 Q&A with Professor James Larkin
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.
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.