Melanoma Focus

Here's what past attendees have said about our annual Melanoma Patient Conference. This conference is open to melanoma patients and their loved ones. If you work directly with melanoma patients, please help us signpost this vital event. 📆 Thursday 27th & Friday 28th February 2025 📍 Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham, B91 1AT, More information: https://buff.ly/3YVPPkQ #melanoma #melanomaskincancer #melanomapatientconference #mpc2025

📣 Nominate a super dermatology nurse who has made a difference to you or your loved ones! The BRITISH DERMATOLOGICAL NURSING GROUP (BDNG) is hosting an award event during May 2025 and they want to hear from you! If you or a loved one has had exceptional care and treatment from a dermatology nurse, nominate them for The Patient Choice Award. This is your chance to recognise and honour the amazing work of dermatology nurses in the UK and Ireland. Complete your nomination by Friday 31st January👉 https://buff.ly/3WoKpgC. #melanoma #melanomaskincancer #dermatologynurse

“I used sunbeds on and off over the years. I wrongly believed that being Mediterranean (Italian) I would be protected from skin cancer.” During July 2023 Crissie was diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma skin cancer, fortunately Crissie’s melanoma was caught early, however she had a rare complication in which her melanoma tumour was attached to a blood vessel on removal (lymphovascular invasion) which means she is still under watch. Crissie wants to use her experience to generate awareness, thank you Crissie for sharing your personal story. Our data released last year, found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the UK say they use sunbeds, rising to 43% of 18-25 year olds. There is NO safe way to tan (other than the use of fake tan from a bottle). 86% of cases are preventable by staying safe in the sun and avoiding sun. Learn more👉 https://buff.ly/3bbr9yL

At the start of December we shared with you the fantastic news that NICE had issued final draft guidance approving tebentafusp for treating HLA-A*02:01-positive unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma in adults in England. Today NICE have released the final guidance which you can access, here https://buff.ly/3WaZnX8 To find out more about tebentafusp, visit https://buff.ly/3zQe1Zy #melanoma #uvealmelanoma #tebentafusp

Preparations for this year's Melanoma Patient Conference are in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome our 2025 attendees. 💚 📆 Thursday 27th & Friday 28th February 2025 📍 Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham, B91 1AT Explore the draft program and secure your spot now 👉 https://buff.ly/3YVPPkQ #melanonma #melanomapatientconference #patientsupport #melanomaeducation

Do you and your colleagues fancy taking on an incredible challenge during 2025? From exhilarating runs, epic hikes, and daring skydives—we've got fundraising adventures for everyone!🏅 Want to organise your own fundraising event? Whether it’s a glamorous dinner & dance or a cosy coffee morning, we are here to support you every step of the way. Learn more today 👉 https://buff.ly/3hs2PeW #melanoma #charity #fundraising #2025challenge

It's a New Year but the signs of melanoma skin cancer are the same. 📆 Make monthly skin checks one of your 2025 resolutions and get to know the signs. 🔎 Skin & Nail Check Leaflet 👉 https://buff.ly/3N6K3nZ If any of your moles or lesions show these signs – please contact your GP. #melanoma #melanomaskincancer #signsofskincancer #skincancersigns #knowyourskin #skincheck

As 2024 draws to a close, we are pleased to share a message from our Chief Executive, Susanna Daniels, reflecting on this year’s achievements and offering a glimpse into our exciting plans for 2025: “2024 has been another remarkable year for Melanoma Focus. Together, we have made significant strides in raising awareness, campaigning, fundraising, supporting people living with melanoma, their loved ones and melanoma healthcare professionals. It has been a privilege to connect with members of our community this year and witness firsthand the profound impact of our work. Our dedicated team have worked extremely hard to ensure that more people living with melanoma have access to accurate, up to date information and support. We have continued to update and expand all of our accredited information and resources. Our Melanoma Helpline service has grown from strength to strength and more people are accessing the support they need. This year’s Melanoma Patient Conference was particularly impactful, delivering hope, empowerment, and vital education to attendees. Our national awareness campaigning and advocacy work reached more people than ever before. We have continued to serve the melanoma healthcare professional community, providing CME accredited educational conferences, whilst we update the mucosal melanoma guidelines as well as supporting the production of immunotherapy skin side-effect guidelines and information. We have provided critical input to NICE and SMC applications supporting the access of new treatments to melanoma patients across the UK. Looking ahead, 2025 will mark the launch of our new three-year strategy, speaking to our vision to shape a better future for melanoma patients. With the continued support, passion and dedication of our incredible trustees, supporters, fundraisers, and staff, we will drive change, inspire hope, and make a lasting difference to those affected by melanoma. We will also continue to raise vital awareness of this potentially highly preventable cancer.”

You are not alone over Christmas and New Year.💙 If you or a loved one are worried about melanoma, our helpline nurses are here for you during the days and times on the image below. ☎️ 0808 801 0777 #helpline #melanomahelpline #melanomasupport

Please don't put off your worries and concerns, our helpline nurses are here for you and your loved ones this afternoon (1pm-2pm) and this evening (7pm-9pm).💙 ☎️ 0808 801 0777 *After today the helpline will close and will reopen on Friday 27th December.* #melanoma #melanomahelpline #charityhelpline