Melanoma Focus

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.