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  1. About us
  2. Why we exist

WHY WE EXIST

At Melanoma UK, we believe it is vital to proactively use evidence in our advocacy work.

An increasing proportion of patients are highly sophisticated in their research and understanding of evidence, and we are matching this movement. Examples include participation in health technology appraisal meetings (NICE and SMC), presenting clinically validated information on our website, authoring publications from our Melanoma UK digital registry, engaging with our own panel of medical experts, and using our registry data to support patient-centric initiatives, such as targeting travel grants where they are most needed.

Ultimately, all these initiatives are designed to benefit and support patients, which has been Melanoma UK's mission since its foundation.  

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

At Melanoma UK it is our challenge and desire to give patients and their families much needed support during the very difficult times faced upon diagnosis. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2018

Updated: 1st August, 2019

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MEET JON THE REASON WE ARE HERE

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

Published: 19th June, 2018

Updated: 27th March, 2019

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STATISTICS

STATISTICS

Doctors collect statistical information about the different types of cancer and prognosis. Prognosis is the likely outcome of your disease and treatment. In other words, your chances of getting better and how long you are likely to live. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 17th March, 2019

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MELANOMA UK COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

MELANOMA UK COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

Melanoma UK sets up a COVID-19 Community Support Group. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Diane Cannon

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  • MEET OUR NEW CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

    MEET OUR NEW CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

    Award-winning Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Faisal Ali, joins Melanoma UK as a Medical Advisor.

  • MELANOMA UK - SUPPORTING PARTNER FOR THE SKIN CANCER SURGERY PSP STEERING GROUP

    MELANOMA UK - SUPPORTING PARTNER FOR THE SKIN CANCER SURGERY PSP STEERING GROUP

    Have you had Skin Cancer Surgery? Take our survey and help shape future research in the UK.

  • OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING PATIENTS

    OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING PATIENTS

    The Melanoma weekly ZOOM calls will continue throughout 2021!

  • MELANOMA UK WEEKLY SUPPORT CALLS

    MELANOMA UK WEEKLY SUPPORT CALLS

    Join the staff at Melanoma UK every Thursday at 20.00 pm for our regular virtual meetup.

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  • ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • SHAVING....IS IT REALLY THAT BRAVE?

    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.

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A true hero Best friend Carer Carer/husband Clinician Consultant Oncologist Director at MelanomaMe Helen is a patient My children Partner/carer PATIENT Patient and everyday hero Saviour Specialist cancer nurse Supporter Tony fights on......
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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