HOW WE REPRESENT YOU

Melanoma UKs main role for our patients and families is that of a 'critical friend'.

We provide patients, carers and families perspective at a wide range of meetings throughout the year.

Here are a few of the meetings Melanoma UK attend to support the melanoma community, provide a global voice when needed and share best practice so we can maintain a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing landscape of this disease.

MELANOMA UK ON THE SPOT EXPERT WEBINARS

Access to insights from the experts working in melanoma and non melanoma skin cancer. Read more

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. Read more

NATIONAL INSTITUTE for HEALTH & CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE)

NICE - Improving health and social care through evidence-based guidance Read more

MELANOMA INTERNATIONAL PATIENT ADVOCATES COALITION (MI-PAC)

MI-PAC Making a Difference Around the World Read more

GLOBAL COALITION FOR MELANOMA PATIENT ADVOCACY

Working Together to Help Melanoma Patients Globally Read more

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. Read more

MELANOMA BRAF AWARENESS DAY 31ST MAY 2021

Melanoma BRAF Awareness Day is a new disease awareness day, developed in collaboration between Melanoma UK and Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, that will take place on 26th May every year, as part of Melanoma Awareness Month. Read more

Latest

Kristie's Half Marathon

On the 20th February I am running a Half Marathon in the Birmingham Running Festival. I am hoping to raise funds for Melanoma UK as the charity raises funds for causes close to my own heart and that of Joshua Robert Recruitment.
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY PRIZES
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNERS
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

Thank you for your kind support and for helping us to make a difference to the lives of others.

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.
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.
A TRIBUTE TO ANTHEA SMITH

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