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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. Melanin helps to protect the body from ultraviolet light (UV radiation) from the sun.
The most common sign of melanoma is the appearance of a new mole, a change in an existing mole or in other pigmented tissues, such as those found in the eye.
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After your melanoma diagnosis, you may receive information from every direction and you will have lots of questions: What will happen to me? What does all this mean? How will I cope? How can I tell my loved ones? Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
A person’s risk of developing cancer depends on many factors, including age, genetics, and exposure to risk factors (including some potentially avoidable lifestyle factors). In fact, 86% of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK are preventable. Read more
There are four main types of skin melanoma. They include: Superficial spreading melanoma, Nodular melanoma, Lentigo maligna melanoma and Acral melanoma Read more
Ocular melanoma is cancer of the eye. Also known as Uveal melanoma, it affects between 500 and 600 patients in the UK every year. Ocular melanoma is different to skin melanoma and is not said to be related to sun exposure. Read more
We know that melanoma is often thought of as ‘skin cancer’ but it is also known that melanoma can and does occur in other areas of the body as well as the skin. Known as ‘mucosal melanoma’ it can affect the nasal passages, sinuses, oral cavity, anus, vagina and other areas. Read more
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and the 5th most common cancer in the UK. Melanoma diagnoses are increasing at epidemic rates. You can help make a difference by knowing and sharing the facts about melanoma. Read more
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is rare and dangerous but treatable, especially when found at an early stage. Read more
Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a specific type of melanoma that appears on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, or under the nails. Read more
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
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