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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Melanoma Focus launches updated uveal melanoma guidelines

May 2022

Melanoma Focus are pleased to announce that an update to our uveal melanoma guidelines has now been published. Melanoma professionals can find the guidelines here.

We are extremely grateful to Dr Paul Nathan, Trustee (consultant medical oncologist, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre) for chairing the guidelines development group (GDG) which formed in 2020 to review the 2015 guidelines. The group from fields of medical oncology, clinical oncology, radiology, pathology, uveal melanoma science and patient representation with project management and methodological support provided by Mrs Nancy Turnbull, the Project Manager. We are also thankful to OcuMel UK, whose welcome donation enabled the production of these guidelines.

Patients and carers can find further guidance, together with our information booklet here.