News & Blog

MPs support know your skin campaign

May 2023

On Wednesday 25th May MPs met with melanoma skin cancer specialists and patients to support our 'Know your skin: Be smart about skin cancer' campaign event.

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BBC Lifeline Appeal

May 2023

Join BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans as he explores how Melanoma Focus’ services have made a real difference to the lives of Lucy, Jen and Jess.

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Concerns that cost of sunscreen is increasing skin cancer risk

May 2023

Wearing sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to protect against it, but new data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that half (50%) of people in the UK think sunscreen is too expensive...

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UK public ignoring skin cancer risks

May 2023

UK public ignoring rising skin cancer risks: Experts have voiced concerns in response to the new data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus.

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Melanoma Focus hitting headlines

May 2023

We are so delighted to see that our Melanoma Awareness Month 2023 campaign has been picked up by leading news and radio outlets. Our most recent survey results about sun protection and scrapping sun cream VAT have been shared far and wide. Don't worry if you missed any of it- here is a round-up.

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Melanoma Focus Virtual Regional Meeting 2023

May 2023

We have recently held our 2023 annual CME accredited virtual healthcare professional regional meeting organised by Professor Marianne Nicolson.

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Melanoma Awareness Month 2023

May 2023

Today marks the start of #MelanomaAwarenessMonth!

This May, we’re calling on you to help us raise awareness about #melanomaskincancer.

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Victoria’s Story

April 2023

Victoria was diagnosed with stage 4 secondary melanoma in 2019, after being diagnosed with primary ocular (uveal) melanoma in 2008. Since her secondary diagnosis, Victoria has undergone surgery and received a new treatment called tebentafusp. Here, she kindly shares her experience with us.

Patient Stories

SMC approve pembroliziumab for adjuvant treatment for resected stage 2B or 2C melanoma

April 2023

Melanoma Focus are delighted with the news that the SMC have approved the recommendation of pembrolizumab as an option for the adjuvant treatment of completely resected stage 2B or 2C melanoma in people 12 years and over in Scotland.

Clinical Advances

Anne’s story

April 2023

Anne was diagnosed with stage 3A melanoma back in 2021, during the coronavirus pandemic, after she noticed a change in colour of one of her moles. After only tolerating adjuvant treatment for only a short while, she currently has no evidence of disease (NED) and is attending routine follow-up appointments. Anne has very kindly shared her story with us.

Patient Stories

#OneCancerVoice petition hand in

March 2023

On Wednesday 22nd March, we joined over 60 cancer charities supporting the #OneCancerVoice petition hand in at Number 10 Downing Street.

Charity News

Melanoma Patient Conference 2023

March 2023

From this year Melanoma Focus are honored to host the Melanoma Patient Conference 2023, supporting the Founder, Imogen Cheese. The conference took place over two days (Thursday 16th/Friday 17th March) and was a huge success.

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