This section will help you to find out more about a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
If you are looking for information on basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, please visit the Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer section of this website, as they are treated differently to melanoma.
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Melanoma UK is a patient support and advocacy group, set up in 2007. They offer help and support for people living with with melanoma, and/or their carers.
The BAD have produced a range of downloadable leaflets to help you understand more about melanoma.
The British Association of Dermatologists is the association of practising UK dermatologists, Their website provides information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK, and current issues in skin disease.
Melanoma Focus is a national charity dedicated to providing a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for both public and professionals, as well as supporting education and promoting research about melanoma. Melanoma focus is based in Cambridge. It was formed by the amalgamation of Melanoma Focus, an existing melanoma research charity, and the Melanoma Study Group, an educational charity serving melanoma professionals. By bringing together their medical and scientific education activities, as well as their fundraising capabilities,Melanoma Focus aim to promote the professional interests of clinicians, scientists and nurses while informing the general public about this important and potentially devastating disease.
The British Association of Dermatologists is the association of practising UK dermatologists, Their website provides information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK, and current issues in skin disease.
This is the melanoma section of the Skin Foundation website.
The Skin Cancer Foundation is an American organisation devoted solely to combating the skin cancer through public and professional education, medical training, and research.
Established in 2003, the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) is a non-profit organization created to provide scientifically sound guidance and support for people diagnosed with melanoma, and is based in USA.
Established in 2003, the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) is a non-profit organization created to provide scientifically sound guidance and support for people diagnosed with melanoma. Based in USA, it provides a list of global resources, details of clinical trials, one-to-one email support and a forum.
Ocular Melanoma Foundation is based in USA. Ocular melanoma is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults. OMF aims to promote scientific research, advocacy, and awareness of ocular melanoma.
Ocular Melanoma Foundation is based in USA. Ocular melanoma is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults. OMF is committed to accelerating and enhancing scientific research, advocacy, and awareness of ocular melanoma and to providing education and support to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
OcuMel UK is a registered charity supporting those affected by ocular melanoma. They aim to help patients and their families by providing accurate, up-to-date information and emotional support via their website, helpline and online forums. Their vision is a world where ocular melanoma patients are given the information, support and treatment they need.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
NHS Choices website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
This document aims to help patients and carers to find out what NHS services are available for skin cancer. Due to be reviewed in 2018.
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.