Our Blogs

Welcome to our new charity blog page. We will be updating this area with fundraising ideas, charity news, volunteering opportunities, inspiring stories, health and fitness tips, sunless tanning tips, updates on our #LOOKUP full moon campaign, charity events, creative activities, and much more.

LOOK UP

What happens every four weeks that could serve as a reminder to carry out a skin self-examination? A full moon #LOOKUP Read more

COVID

Our COVID Blog series provides a platform for our patients, carers and HCP's and explores the effect of the pandemic in the melanoma community. 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.