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.

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GIVING TUESDAY

This year we’re getting behind the #GivingTuesday BounceBack campaign and asking everyone to make the most of the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions.
MELANOMA UK GIVES BACK ON BLACK FRIDAY, CYBER MONDAY & GIVING TUESDAY

Black Friday is tomorrow (26 November 2021), swiftly followed by Cyber Monday (29th November) and then #GivingTuesday (30th November) and we wanted to ask for your support but not in the traditional way!
DR FAHEEM LATHEEF JOINS MELANOMA UK AS OUR NEWEST MEDICAL ADVISOR

We are delighted to welcome Dr Faheem Latheef as our newest Medical Advisor specialising in melanoma and cutaneous allergies.
Dr Faheem Latheef

Dr Faheem Latheef MBCHB, MRCP (Dermatology), MD, MBA, FRCP (London) Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer

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.
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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
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.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

COVID-19 Q&A with Professor James Larkin
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.
A TRIBUTE TO ANTHEA SMITH

It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Anthea Smith.
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.
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.