REPORTS

THE NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER PATIENT PATHWAY REPORT

New report calls for urgent action after the UK’s most common cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer, found to have no national consensus on referral and treatment. Read more

MELANOMA AWARENESS MATTERS REPORT

The number of people developing melanoma is rising - this report summarises results from a survey completed by 2,354 adults in the UK on the current awareness and understanding of melanoma and its associated risk factors. Read more

MELANOMA PATIENTS MATTER REPORT

Improving communication and support for patients during treatment and care Read more

MELANOMA: LET'S GET UNDER THE SKIN OF IT

Let’s get under the skin of it is a campaign to encourage patients, loved ones, partners and carers to learn more about melanoma – whether recently diagnosed or simply hoping to learn more. Read more

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

NON MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

UK report highlights the low awareness of non-melanoma skin cancer and its true impact on patients and the health system. Read more

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

Latest

Ryan Bodkin Melanoma Fundraiser

In October this year I’ll be running the Chichester Half Marathon raising money for Melanoma Cancer charity. I’m raising money as last year I lost my Father to Melanoma and I myself was diagnosed earlier this year with the same condition of which luckily I am now clear off
Melanoma Awareness

To raise awareness of the dangers of too much ☀️
Melanoma Awareness

To make people aware of the dangers of sun
Beacon Fell Backyard Ultra

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.
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.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
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.
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.
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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
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.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH MELANOMA?

After your melanoma diagnosis, you may receive information from every direction and you will have lots of questions: What will happen to me? What does all this mean? How will I cope? How can I tell my loved ones?
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.