NATIONAL INSTITUTE for HEALTH & CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE)

Melanoma UK is a NICE stakeholder and actively participates in any consultations linked to Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.

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MonstertheLoch for MelanomaUK

My Dad and I are paddling 21 miles together, down the length Loch Ness, in ocean surf skis in the MonstertheLoch Race, raising funds for Melanoma UK.
CEO UPDATE - A TIME FOR REFLECTION

As we approach the end of summer and move towards the autumn months, we start to reflect on the year that we have had and look towards Christmas and then the New Year. 2021 has certainly been a very memorable year, for various reasons.
Pacing for Patrick

My partner has incurable Melanoma Stage IV, so I want to run to raise money to help research into vital treatment for melanoma patients.
MELANOMA UK IS PROUD TO BE WORKING WITH THE EXPERTS ON A NEW CLINICAL STUDY

Melanoma UK is very proud to be working with several teams in the UK to bring a new clinical trial study to patients.

MELANOMA: LET'S GET UNDER THE SKIN OF IT

This campaign is to encourage patients, loved ones, partners and carers to learn more about melanoma – whether recently diagnosed or simply hoping to learn more.
GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

Working Together to Help Melanoma Patients Globally
MELANOMA INTERNATIONAL PATIENT ADVOCATES COALITION (MI-PAC)

MI-PAC Making a Difference Around the World
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.
UK PATIENT ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP COALITION (UK PALCO)

The UK Patient Advocacy Leadership Coalition (UK PALCO) is a collection of like-minded cancer patient advocacy organisations that are dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of people living with cancer in the UK.
MELANOMA UK ON THE SPOT EXPERT WEBINARS

Access to insights from the experts working in melanoma and non melanoma skin cancer.
MELANOMA UK APPOINTED TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF All.Can UK

Changing Cancer Together

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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

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

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

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
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.
UV INDEX

Our UV Index identifies the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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