Melanoma is a serious form of cancer that arises when the pigment-producing cells in the skin (melanocytes) may display as a mole or lesion that grows, changes shape, or colour.

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Our experts have created specialist resources including comprehensive information on melanoma stages and treatment to help you make informed choices.

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We have a professional membership for clinicians, scientists and nurses in the field of melanoma. We provide key educational resources, the melanoma TrialFinder and research grants, in addition to organising two multidisciplinary meetings each year.

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We know there is more that can be done to stop melanoma and the suffering it causes, but we need your help.

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As experts in melanoma, we provide information, guidance and support for patients, carers and healthcare professionals. We have built a community of melanoma specialists who underpin our commitment to melanoma education and research.

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Past meetings

Here you will find details and resources from past Melanoma Focus events.

Past meetings organised by Melanoma Focus

Meeting: Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting 2026
Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Place: Virtual
Organiser:
Dr Bode Oladipo, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Meeting: Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2025
Date: Friday 10th October 2025
Place: The Royal College of Physicians, London
Organiser:
Mr Howard Peach, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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Meeting: Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting 2025
Date: Friday 16th May 2025
Place: Virtual
Organiser:
Dr Anna Olsson- Brown, Consultant Medical Oncologist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Meeting: Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2024
Date: Friday 18th October 2024
Place: The Royal College of Physicians, London
Organiser:
A group of Dermatology Consultants

Meeting: Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting 2024
Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Place: Virtual
Organiser:
Dr Ricky Frazer , Consulant Oncologist, Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff

Meeting: Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2023
Date: Friday 13th October 2023
Place: The Royal College of Physicians, London
Organiser:
Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones, Consultant Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon, and Executive Medical Director, Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System

Meeting: Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting
Date: Friday 12th May 2023
Place: Virtual
Organiser:
Professor Marianne Nicolson, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness

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Meeting: Focus on Melanoma meeting
Date: Friday 14th October 2022
Place: Royal College of Physicians, London
Organiser:
Professor Paul Lorigan, Professor of Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Sciences, The University of Manchester

Dr Miranda Payne

Meeting: Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting
Date: Friday 13th May 2022
Place: Online - Virtual
Organiser:
Dr Miranda Payne, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Meeting details prior to 2022 will be uploaded soon