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.

About melanoma

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

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.

For professionals

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

Get involved

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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Great North Run 2026

Registration for this event is now closed.

If you have your own ballot place in the Great North Run 2026 please email fundraising@melanomafocus.org to let us know you are running for us and we will send you send you a FREE technical running vest or t-shirt and support you with your fundraising. There is no minimum fundraising target with your own ballot place, just raise as much as you can.