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SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

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. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2016

Updated: 1st June, 2020

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THE 'ABCDE' RULE

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. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2020

Author: Diane Cannon

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EARLY DETECTION

EARLY DETECTION

Early Detection Is Key - Use The Sky As Your Guide Read more

Published: 6th May, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2020

Author: Diane Cannon

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PERFORM A SELF CHECK ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

PERFORM A SELF CHECK ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

Worried about a mole or skin spot? Perform regular self-checks for skin cancer with your phone using the SkinVision app. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2017

Updated: 13th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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SKIN SELF-EXAMINATION VIDEO

SKIN SELF-EXAMINATION VIDEO

This video covers the ABCD&E warning signs of melanoma, and the seven steps for checking the body. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2017

Updated: 13th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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SKIN CHECK VIA YOUR SMART HOME SPEAKER

SKIN CHECK VIA YOUR SMART HOME SPEAKER

Your smart home speaker could save your life! Read more

Published: 11th May, 2017

Updated: 13th February, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2018

Updated: 21st March, 2019

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WHERE YOU MIGHT GET MELANOMA

WHERE YOU MIGHT GET MELANOMA

In women, melanoma is most commonly found on the lower legs. In men, melanoma is most commonly found on the head, neck, chest and back. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2018

Updated: 24th March, 2019

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WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

You should visit your doctor straight away if you have any concerns about changes to your body. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 24th March, 2019

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  • CAM KICKS ASS

    CAM KICKS ASS

    I am fundraising because my dad has been battling melanoma for the past 5 years and my sadly Grandad has past away from melanoma in 2020. I want to help fight against this terrible disease.

  • FULL SNOW MOON

    FULL SNOW MOON

    Feb 2021: The second full moon of 2021 rose over clear UK skies offering a great opportunity for sky-gazers to witness the final full moon of the winter - Snow Moon.

  • GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

    GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

    Working Together to Help Melanoma Patients Globally

  • Charlotte’s 20k step challenge

    Charlotte’s 20k step challenge

    The month of March I’ve set myself the challenge of walking 20k steps a day. Tim’s Dad, who he adored was taken from him at such a young age, with this terrible cancer and I want to do this to raise money so no other family has to experience what they had to.

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    ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams

  • UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER MELANOMA PROJECT

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

  • MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

    MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

    May is Melanoma Awareness Month and we want to encourage more people to get into a habit and do regular monthly skin self-examinations.

  • ROADMAP FOR PATIENTS CURRENTLY SHIELDING

    ROADMAP FOR PATIENTS CURRENTLY SHIELDING

    The UK Government has set out a roadmap for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme.

  • MEMORIAL SERVICE PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE

    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.

  • MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA

    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.

  • COVID 19 - UPDATE

    COVID 19 - UPDATE

    Melanoma UK is still receiving calls and emails regarding the virus.

  • LISA COSTELLO JOINS OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

    LISA COSTELLO JOINS OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

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

  • SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    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.

  • MELANOMA SKIN CANCER DRUG RECOMMENDED FOR ROUTINE NHS USE

    MELANOMA SKIN CANCER DRUG RECOMMENDED FOR ROUTINE NHS USE

    NICE recommends the routine use of nivolumab as an option after surgery for some people with melanoma.

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CHILDREN'S ART WEEK 2020 COMPETITION

CHILDREN'S ART WEEK 2020 COMPETITION

This week's theme for Children's Art Week is The Natural World which fits perfectly with our LOOKUP campaign. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 1st July, 2020

Author: Diane Cannon

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