As part of #NationalEyeHealthWeek, we are sharing Vicky’s story to help raise awareness of rarer forms of melanoma like uveal melanoma. Read Vicky's story👉 buff.ly/I1fT7ag Learn about uveal melanoma👉 buff.ly/bTIhNr8

Register for this year's Focus on Melanoma! 📅Friday 10th October 2025 📍Royal College of Physicians, London 👨Organised by Mr Howard Peach View programme & register👉 buff.ly/kg7168z

As part of #GynaecologicalCancerAwareness month, we are sharing Philippa’s story to help raise awareness of rarer forms of melanoma like vulvo-vaginal mucosal melanomas. Full Story👉 buff.ly/OVi8Q4D Info on vulvo-vaginal mucosal melanomas👉 buff.ly/8Pd9MrX

Researchers at the LVR University Hospital Essen are looking to improve the way we assess melanoma patients’ quality of life. This is very important for doctors to be able to effectively diagnose melanoma & continue to follow-up patients. Learn more👉 buff.ly/3UPHBLE

Our brilliant Office and Events Manager, Jenn & her gorgeous dog, Marlowe will be taking on The Melanoma Movement Challenge this October! Why not join Jenn this Autumn and get moving for 5 weeks for the 5th most common cancer in the UK. 👉 buff.ly/ktX807e #melanoma

Up to around 40% of UV rays can still pass through clouds, even on cooler, grey days.☁️ As we head into autumn, don’t forget: if the UV index is 3 or above (usually March–October in the UK), we recommend protecting your skin with sunscreen. ☀️ buff.ly/DkD7zeE

🚨 Just 1 month to go until Focus on Melanoma 2025! This conference is designed to: ✔ Keep you up to date with the latest in clinical practice ✔ Showcase new research ✔ Provide valuable opportunities to connect with peers across the field 👉 buff.ly/kg7168z

Today our CEO, Susanna Daniels attended the Beauty and Wellbeing APPG's third oral evidence session of its UV Safety Inquiry. Susanna, Professor Katherine Payne and Dr Katie Spencer provided evidence to Carolyn Harris, MP. 👉 lnkd.in/dK8Hzbh2 @bw-appg.bsky.social @carolynharris.bsky.social

📣 The Melanoma Margins trial (MelMarT-II), an international surgical melanoma trial has recruited its 3000th patient. This is an amazing achievement internationally and Melanoma Focus are proud to have supported this trial in the UK.

Are you a healthcare professional working in melanoma? Don't miss out on the chance to join us at this year's Focus on Melanoma meeting! 👉 Register before Monday 22nd September to secure your discounted space: buff.ly/kg7168z #melanoma #fonm25 #cmeaccredited

📣 Become part of the Melanoma Movement! 💙 5 weeks from October 1st - November 5th 2025 💙 Move a total of 20, 35 or 50 hours (alternatively choose your own goal) 💙 Walk, run, dance, cycle, stretch – it all counts! 💙 Receive a free t-shirt 👉 buff.ly/DsIwmeW #melanoma #melanomacharity

Melanoma Focus has purchased open access to the Uveal Melanoma UK National Guidelines written by Dr Thomas Carter et al on behalf of the Melanoma Focus Uveal Guidelines Development Groups. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/i8kqzYR #uvealmelanoma #uvealguidelines #melanoma

The prestigious Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Associate Professor Alexander van Akkooi at this year's FonM25 If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time- you don't want to miss this! View draft programme & register👉https://buff.ly/kg7168z

We're delighted to share that we have been PIF TICK recertified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Meeting the standards of this assessment demonstrates our commitment to continuing to provide high quality & trusted patient information.💙

Join us at this year's Focus on Melanoma professional meeting taking place Friday 10th October 2025 at the Royal College of Physicians. This year's meeting is organised by Mr Howard Peach, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. 👉 buff.ly/kg7168z

During 2010, Leigh was diagnosed with stage 3A melanoma, 7 years later scans showed that the melanoma had spread within her body. She has now been off treatment for 3 years & is doing well. She has kindly shared her story with us👉 buff.ly/aQ5BupZ Thank you Leigh💙

As we continue to experience hot weather across the UK, it's vital that everyone prioritises sun protection by using factor 30+ sunscreen, wearing a hat, seeking shade & covering up during the heat of the day.☀️ 👉 buff.ly/WvNxdv8 #spf #sunsafety #UKheatwave

It is extremely welcoming to see the significant increase in 10 year melanoma survival rates, highlighting the benefit of research and effective treatments. 🧵

The Melanoma Movement Challenge🏅 Move a total of 20, 35 or 50 hours over 5 weeks from October 1st-November 5th 2025. Alternatively, you can pick your own movement goal to complete throughout the duration of the challenge. Make your first move today 👉 buff.ly/DsIwmeW #themelanomamovementchallenge

This summer, we’ve teamed up with affordable luxury travel provider Destination2 to help ensure their customers enjoy safer, more informed holidays in the sun.☀️ Together we have developed a Sun Safety Quiz & Sunscreen Jargon Decoder 👉 buff.ly/1ct6wJr #melanoma #skincancer #sunprotection

Your skin does not forget these moments. Sun damage is cumulative, meaning that it adds up over time. It is not too late to start protecting your skin. Use factor 30+ sunscreen, wear a hat, seek shade & cover up in the heat of the day. 👉https://buff.ly/t057GRZ #melanoma

We have something super exciting launching very SOON! 🤭 Keep your eyes peeled across our social media channels next week as we reveal more about our BRAND new fundraising challenge! 👀 #melanoma #melanomaskincancer #charitychallenge

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has reported a 79% increase in skin cancer treatments needed in Gwent since 2019. Our recent research found that 44% of Welsh people suffer from sunburn at least once every year Please stay protected this summer.🌞🧴 #melanoma #skincancer #sunsafety

“I didn’t think of melanoma as a possibility, despite being a GP.” During 2017, Alastair was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called melanoma associated retinopathy. He has kindly shared his full story with us: buff.ly/UjnwoWy Thank you Alastair. 💙

The DETECTION-2 trial is using targeted blood tests to check for relapse following surgery for patients with resected stage 2B/2C/3A melanoma of the skin. The trial is recruiting at 12 hospitals across the UK. Watch this video to learn more👉 buff.ly/2yi71QV #melanoma

“I am forever thankful that I survived long enough to benefit from all the new treatments that were not available back then.” Caroline was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2009, she has kindly shared her story us. Read her full story👉 buff.ly/QEGt2dE

🚨 Last chance to have your say!🚨 Our Patient Information Survey closes this Thursday 31st July. If you’ve used our information services, now is the time to tell us what you think. 💬 Complete survey👉 buff.ly/awG4VpL #melanoma #melanomapatientsurvey

At Melanoma Focus, we’re here for anyone affected by melanoma, whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or are navigating life beyond melanoma. Visit melanomafocus.org to discover how we can help you today. #melanoma #melanomasupport

It’s #FarmSafetyWeek. 🚜☀️ Farmers care deeply for their land and livestock; their skin deserves the same respect and protection. Download assets👉 buff.ly/sepY4Ms Learn more about sun safety 👉 buff.ly/rOnNjY5 #melanoma #farmsafety #farming

If you have not yet had the chance to complete our new patient information survey, please do so before Thursday 31st July 2025. Complete survey👉 buff.ly/awG4VpL Thank you for taking the time to share your views, your input really does make a difference. #melanoma

📆 Mark your calendars! We’re delighted to announce that the 2026 Melanoma Patient Conference will take place on Thursday 5th & Friday 6th March 2026 at the Voco St Johns Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham. More details and registration information will follow in November 2025. 💙💚

Yesterday, our CEO, Susanna Daniels, joined BBC Radio 4's You & Yours programme to shine a spotlight on the dangers of sunbeds, which is a growing public health concern. Listen now: buff.ly/jxqi2tn #melanoma #sunbeds

The early bird registration is now open for this year’s CME-accredited Focus on Melanoma healthcare professional meeting! 📆 Friday 10th October 2025 📍 Royal College of Physicians 👨 Organised by Mr Howard Peach 👉 buff.ly/HHElAPN #FonM2025 #melanoma

While you're making plans to enjoy the sunshine this weekend, please let this be your reminder to protect your skin. Each time you burn you are increasing your risk of melanoma skin cancer.☀️ Learn more 👉 buff.ly/9azzWKh #melanoma #heatwave #ukheatwave #sunsafety

🔥 The weather is ramping up across the UK over the next couple of days. ❗During this time it is essential that you protect your skin from the sun.❗ You can enjoy the sun but please do follow our heatwave advice. 👉https://buff.ly/9azzWKh #melanoma #heatwave

Remember to follow our sun safety advice during this time: 🧴 Use UVA & UVB protection: SPF 30+ & 5 stars remember to reapply ☀️ Avoid the midday sun (between 11am to 3pm) 👒Wear a wide-brimmed hat and protect the skin with clothing 🕶 Protect eyes with UV protected sunglasses

Some great conversations taking place at #BAD2025! Visit the Melanoma Focus stand at PSG16 to discover our accredited resources and how our services can support your patients. #melanoma

Complete our new survey, designed for anyone who has used our patient information services. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. The closing date is Thursday 31st July 2025. Complete survey👉 buff.ly/awG4VpL

This week we are at the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) annual conference taking place in Glasgow. We are on stand PSG16, please do pop over to our stand if you are attending this year's event. #melanomaskincancer #skincancer #dermatology #BAD2025

Thank you to Olivia Blake, MP for Sheffield Hallam, for asking a question in parliament this week about melanoma. We are grateful to her and the Minister, Karin Smyth for Bristol South, both of whom referenced our work. #melanoma

Please remember to stay sun safe this weekend.☀️ 🧴 Use UVA & UVB protection: SPF 30+ & 5 stars remember to reapply ☀️ Avoid the midday sun (between 11am to 3pm) 👒Wear a wide-brimmed hat and protect the skin with clothing 🕶 Protect your eyes with UV protected sunglasses Learn more 👉 buff.ly/OBxpbKD

We’ve been really concerned by the reported increase in young people using sunbeds. We’re working with @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to share information on the dangers of using sunbeds and to urge everyone to stay away from them. #UVSafety #Melanoma #SkinCancer #CancerAwareness #Sunbeds

Today we've joined charities supporting people living with cancer across the UK calling on Liz Kendall MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for a rethink on the UK Government’s upcoming changes to PIP. Read more 👉 buff.ly/xWye1eV #PIP #melanoma @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social

Have you or a loved one got a question about melanoma? Our expert skin cancer nurses are here for you. 💙 🤳 0808 801 0777 🕐 Mon- Fri: 1pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm Sun: 7pm-9pm #melanoma #melanomaskincancer #skincancer #melanomahelpline #patienthelpline

Great to see, Atomic Kitten member, Natasha Hamilton openly talking about her basal cell carcinoma diagnosis on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social today. The segment discussed the dangers of sunbeds, the risks of excessive UV exposure and the importance early detection. buff.ly/zc9OrzQ

A great short film created by @pifonline.bsky.social and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social highlighting the impact of misinformation At Melanoma Focus we are proud to be PIF TICK accredited and we are committed to providing high quality patient information. Visit our accredited resources: buff.ly/VTcEdQa

Yesterday, Professor Sarah Danson presented the results of the UK DANTE trial at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual medical meeting. Read more: buff.ly/arneMoo #melanoma #melanomacancer #ASCO25

Lifileucel is a new type of personalised immunotherapy treatment, that uses the patient’s own immune system (the body’s natural defence) to attack their melanoma. The treatment is called tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. Learn more👉https://buff.ly/sOY3tQV

Melanoma Awareness Month 2025 Round Up! We are so proud of everything that we achieved during May in striving to raise awareness about melanoma. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our national awareness campaign.💙 #melanomaawarenessmonth #melanomaskincancer

Emma was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer at just 23 years old. As part of #MelanomaAwarenessMonth she has been sharing her story to help us raise vital awareness about the dangers of sunbeds. Read more 👉 buff.ly/Rv59UWZ #melanoma #sunbeds #skincancer