Melanoma Focus Information

Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK with 1 in 36 UK males and 1 in 47 UK females diagnosed in their lifetime. Yet we know that about 9 in 10 melanoma cases could be avoided. As experts in melanoma, Melanoma Focus serves the entire melanoma community, including medical professionals, patients, carers and the general public. We strive to shape a better future for melanoma patients. Melanoma Focus provides trusted support and information while commissioning and funding innovative research. Under this banner, our activities are grouped in 3 main areas: ▪️Patient support and information (for melanoma skin cancers and rare forms of melanoma) ▪️Professional education, resources and research ▪️Public awareness of melanoma and advocacy The charity organises the UK’s only multidisciplinary biannual, CME-accredited melanoma meetings for our healthcare professional colleagues and we host the annual Melanoma Patient Conference. We have produced and maintain the Melanoma TrialFinder, a resource to support the understanding of melanoma clinical trials across the UK. We are wholly committed to raising public awareness about melanoma as it is a cancer that can be predominantly prevented. Until then, diagnosing melanoma early provides the best opportunity for diagnosis, treatment and the potential for cure.