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

• Checking your skin and nails
• Melanoma Patient Guide
• What is melanoma?
• Sun safety and Sunbeds
• Types of melanoma
• How is melanoma diagnosed?
• Signs and symptoms of melanoma
• Melanoma Awareness

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

For patients

• Melanoma Patient Guide
• Melanoma Helpline
• Melanoma TrialFinder
• Support Groups
• Melanoma Glossary
• Practical Resources
• Rare melanoma information
• Patient Stories
• Melanoma Patient Conference
• Post Treatment Coaching Course

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

• Professional membership
• Rare melanoma guidelines
• Resources & reports
• Clinical Research
• Meetings and events
• Melanoma TrialFinder
• Leaflet Library
• Resources for your Patients
• Clinical Forums

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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