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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: 28th May, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2021

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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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    MEET SHANE MCCORMICK OUR NEW AMBASSADOR FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS

    We are delighted to welcome Shane McCormick to the Melanoma UK family as our new Ambassador.  Shane’s main goal is to help heighten awareness of sun/UV safety by targeting outdoor workers.

  • AMBASSADOR FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS

    AMBASSADOR FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS

    We are delighted to welcome Shane McCormick to the Melanoma UK family as our new Ambassador.  Shane’s main goal is to help heighten awareness of sun/UV safety by targeting outdoor workers.

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    Jewson is joining forces with Melanoma UK, to help protect builders and its own colleagues from the dangers of skin cancer #hardhatyourskin

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