PATIENT STORIES

MEET JON THE REASON WE ARE HERE

Meet Jonathan Herron. He's the reason we're here. A young man from Northern Ireland. Kind, funny and courageous beyond all comprehension, he sadly passed away in May 2008. Read more

THINGS I WISH I KNEW WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MELANOMA

“We’re really sorry, but it’s cancer” Read more

LIVING WITH MELANOMA

It’s not just skin cancer, and I’m not just a little bit tired! Read more

ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams Read more

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. Read more

NICKY HORTON - MY MELANOMA STORY

Nicky has very kindly shared her story with us. Not only is she one of our amazing fundraisers, but she is a lady with a story to tell. Read more

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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.

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.

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.