Melanoma Focus
@melanomafocus.bsky.social
The UK’s leading #melanoma charity funding research, services and information for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
Melanoma Helpline: 0808 801 0777
https://melanomafocus.org/
Melanoma Helpline: 0808 801 0777
https://melanomafocus.org/
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Melanoma Focus
@melanomafocus.bsky.social
· Jan 17
Hello everyone, we are Melanoma Focus a national UK charity dedicated to providing help and support to melanoma patients and professionals as well as raising awareness of melanoma, the 5th most common cancer in the UK.
Explore our website to learn more👉https://melanomafocus.org/
Explore our website to learn more👉https://melanomafocus.org/
Remember to sign up to EasyFundraising to generate donations to Melanoma Focus at no extra cost to yourself!
Learn more👉 buff.ly/HHWFoNB
Please consider supporting us in this way whilst you shop online this festive season. ✨
#melanoma #easyfundraising
Learn more👉 buff.ly/HHWFoNB
Please consider supporting us in this way whilst you shop online this festive season. ✨
#melanoma #easyfundraising
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Remember to sign up to EasyFundraising to generate donations to Melanoma Focus at no extra cost to yourself!
Learn more👉 buff.ly/HHWFoNB
Please consider supporting us in this way whilst you shop online this festive season. ✨
#melanoma #easyfundraising
Learn more👉 buff.ly/HHWFoNB
Please consider supporting us in this way whilst you shop online this festive season. ✨
#melanoma #easyfundraising
Join us for the 10th annual Melanoma Patience Conference.
This event will be held at the Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham on the Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026.
Register today 👉 buff.ly/3ANErs1
#MPC2026 #melanomapatientconference
This event will be held at the Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham on the Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026.
Register today 👉 buff.ly/3ANErs1
#MPC2026 #melanomapatientconference
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Join us for the 10th annual Melanoma Patience Conference.
This event will be held at the Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham on the Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026.
Register today 👉 buff.ly/3ANErs1
#MPC2026 #melanomapatientconference
This event will be held at the Voco St Johns Hotel Solihull, Birmingham on the Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026.
Register today 👉 buff.ly/3ANErs1
#MPC2026 #melanomapatientconference
Have you got your 2025 Christmas cards yet? 🎄✨
Spread some festive cheer this year by purchasing a pack of our Christmas cards!
We have a range of beautiful designs to choose from. 💙
Shop now 👉 buff.ly/3QoVLOV
#melanomacharity #christmascards
Spread some festive cheer this year by purchasing a pack of our Christmas cards!
We have a range of beautiful designs to choose from. 💙
Shop now 👉 buff.ly/3QoVLOV
#melanomacharity #christmascards
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Have you got your 2025 Christmas cards yet? 🎄✨
Spread some festive cheer this year by purchasing a pack of our Christmas cards!
We have a range of beautiful designs to choose from. 💙
Shop now 👉 buff.ly/3QoVLOV
#melanomacharity #christmascards
Spread some festive cheer this year by purchasing a pack of our Christmas cards!
We have a range of beautiful designs to choose from. 💙
Shop now 👉 buff.ly/3QoVLOV
#melanomacharity #christmascards
Today there will be a debate in Parliament on the histological testing of excised moles.
You can watch the debate here from 1:50pm today: buff.ly/5Jy8Oq6
To know more about the Campaign, see here: buff.ly/s8GfNcl
You can watch the debate here from 1:50pm today: buff.ly/5Jy8Oq6
To know more about the Campaign, see here: buff.ly/s8GfNcl
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today there will be a debate in Parliament on the histological testing of excised moles.
You can watch the debate here from 1:50pm today: buff.ly/5Jy8Oq6
To know more about the Campaign, see here: buff.ly/s8GfNcl
You can watch the debate here from 1:50pm today: buff.ly/5Jy8Oq6
To know more about the Campaign, see here: buff.ly/s8GfNcl
What are observational studies and why are they important in melanoma research? 🔍
We have many observational studies on our Melanoma TrialFinder, visit our website to learn more.
#melanoma #clinicaltrials #melanomatrials #observationalstudies
We have many observational studies on our Melanoma TrialFinder, visit our website to learn more.
#melanoma #clinicaltrials #melanomatrials #observationalstudies
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What are observational studies and why are they important in melanoma research? 🔍
We have many observational studies on our Melanoma TrialFinder, visit our website to learn more.
#melanoma #clinicaltrials #melanomatrials #observationalstudies
We have many observational studies on our Melanoma TrialFinder, visit our website to learn more.
#melanoma #clinicaltrials #melanomatrials #observationalstudies
A huge thank you & congratulations to our incredible 2025 Royal Parks Half runners!
Here are a few great snaps from the day! 📸
Fancy taking part in next year’s Royal Parks Half? Drop us an email at [email protected] & we’ll add you to our waiting list.🏃🌳
Here are a few great snaps from the day! 📸
Fancy taking part in next year’s Royal Parks Half? Drop us an email at [email protected] & we’ll add you to our waiting list.🏃🌳
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A huge thank you & congratulations to our incredible 2025 Royal Parks Half runners!
Here are a few great snaps from the day! 📸
Fancy taking part in next year’s Royal Parks Half? Drop us an email at [email protected] & we’ll add you to our waiting list.🏃🌳
Here are a few great snaps from the day! 📸
Fancy taking part in next year’s Royal Parks Half? Drop us an email at [email protected] & we’ll add you to our waiting list.🏃🌳
We’re working with Teenage Cancer Trust again to share more information about the risks of using melanotan-II and sunbeds.
Learn more about melanotan-II👉 buff.ly/wB0U3pW
#melanoma #skincancer #tanning #sunbeds #melanotan
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social
Learn more about melanotan-II👉 buff.ly/wB0U3pW
#melanoma #skincancer #tanning #sunbeds #melanotan
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’re working with Teenage Cancer Trust again to share more information about the risks of using melanotan-II and sunbeds.
Learn more about melanotan-II👉 buff.ly/wB0U3pW
#melanoma #skincancer #tanning #sunbeds #melanotan
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social
Learn more about melanotan-II👉 buff.ly/wB0U3pW
#melanoma #skincancer #tanning #sunbeds #melanotan
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social
We have a podcast series called 'Living with Melanoma' in partnership with ITN Business.
Listen here, buff.ly/4dThice or your usual podcast platforms.🎧
This podcast series has been fully funded by MSD in the UK.
#melanoma #melanomapodcast #skincancer
Listen here, buff.ly/4dThice or your usual podcast platforms.🎧
This podcast series has been fully funded by MSD in the UK.
#melanoma #melanomapodcast #skincancer
October 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We have a podcast series called 'Living with Melanoma' in partnership with ITN Business.
Listen here, buff.ly/4dThice or your usual podcast platforms.🎧
This podcast series has been fully funded by MSD in the UK.
#melanoma #melanomapodcast #skincancer
Listen here, buff.ly/4dThice or your usual podcast platforms.🎧
This podcast series has been fully funded by MSD in the UK.
#melanoma #melanomapodcast #skincancer
Our final session is now taking place. A huge thank you to our amazing MDT panel.
A remarkable end to what has been a truly fantastic day at #fonm25.
If you are a member of our new Clinical Forum you can carry on the conversation over on there!💬
#melanomaprofessionals
A remarkable end to what has been a truly fantastic day at #fonm25.
If you are a member of our new Clinical Forum you can carry on the conversation over on there!💬
#melanomaprofessionals
October 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Our final session is now taking place. A huge thank you to our amazing MDT panel.
A remarkable end to what has been a truly fantastic day at #fonm25.
If you are a member of our new Clinical Forum you can carry on the conversation over on there!💬
#melanomaprofessionals
A remarkable end to what has been a truly fantastic day at #fonm25.
If you are a member of our new Clinical Forum you can carry on the conversation over on there!💬
#melanomaprofessionals
It was an honour to hear Associate Professor Alexander van Akkooi, deliver his compelling lecture ‘Surgery for Melanoma – Its Present and Possible Future Roles'
We are deeply grateful to him for presenting The Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference
We are deeply grateful to him for presenting The Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference
October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It was an honour to hear Associate Professor Alexander van Akkooi, deliver his compelling lecture ‘Surgery for Melanoma – Its Present and Possible Future Roles'
We are deeply grateful to him for presenting The Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference
We are deeply grateful to him for presenting The Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference
A stimulating Session 3 debate from Dr Yin Wu & Professor Paul Nathan.
📣 Remember, if you are now a member of our Forum you can have your say over on there!
We hope our delegates enjoy lunch, we look forward to welcoming you back at 14:30pm.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference #melanoma
📣 Remember, if you are now a member of our Forum you can have your say over on there!
We hope our delegates enjoy lunch, we look forward to welcoming you back at 14:30pm.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference #melanoma
October 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A stimulating Session 3 debate from Dr Yin Wu & Professor Paul Nathan.
📣 Remember, if you are now a member of our Forum you can have your say over on there!
We hope our delegates enjoy lunch, we look forward to welcoming you back at 14:30pm.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference #melanoma
📣 Remember, if you are now a member of our Forum you can have your say over on there!
We hope our delegates enjoy lunch, we look forward to welcoming you back at 14:30pm.
#fonm25 #melanomaconference #melanoma
A morning of remarkable talks at this year' Focus on Melanoma conference.
We extend our sincere thanks to the medical experts who have shared their knowledge us this morning. We are very much looking forward to this afternoons sessions.
#fonm25 #melanoma #melanomaconference #melanomaeducation
We extend our sincere thanks to the medical experts who have shared their knowledge us this morning. We are very much looking forward to this afternoons sessions.
#fonm25 #melanoma #melanomaconference #melanomaeducation
October 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A morning of remarkable talks at this year' Focus on Melanoma conference.
We extend our sincere thanks to the medical experts who have shared their knowledge us this morning. We are very much looking forward to this afternoons sessions.
#fonm25 #melanoma #melanomaconference #melanomaeducation
We extend our sincere thanks to the medical experts who have shared their knowledge us this morning. We are very much looking forward to this afternoons sessions.
#fonm25 #melanoma #melanomaconference #melanomaeducation
Up next, we will hear a talk from Dr Brent O'Carrighan
who will be updating us on the activities of the post-NCRI UK Skin Cancer Clinical Trials Group. Melanoma Focus are proud to provide administrative support to facilitate skin cancer clinical lead research.
#melanoma #fonm25
who will be updating us on the activities of the post-NCRI UK Skin Cancer Clinical Trials Group. Melanoma Focus are proud to provide administrative support to facilitate skin cancer clinical lead research.
#melanoma #fonm25
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Professor Ruth Board showcasing our PifTick accredited patient information at this year's #FonM25
She has just delivered a fantastic talk about the long term side effects of systemic therapies for #melanoma.
💬 Don’t forget to continue the discussion over on our forum!
@pifonline.bsky.social
She has just delivered a fantastic talk about the long term side effects of systemic therapies for #melanoma.
💬 Don’t forget to continue the discussion over on our forum!
@pifonline.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Professor Ruth Board showcasing our PifTick accredited patient information at this year's #FonM25
She has just delivered a fantastic talk about the long term side effects of systemic therapies for #melanoma.
💬 Don’t forget to continue the discussion over on our forum!
@pifonline.bsky.social
She has just delivered a fantastic talk about the long term side effects of systemic therapies for #melanoma.
💬 Don’t forget to continue the discussion over on our forum!
@pifonline.bsky.social
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I'm at the Focus on Melanoma Meeting as a trustee today. Even as a non scientific/medical/pharmalogical person it's incredibly fascinating to learn about developments in the field. #fonm25 @melanomafocus.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I'm at the Focus on Melanoma Meeting as a trustee today. Even as a non scientific/medical/pharmalogical person it's incredibly fascinating to learn about developments in the field. #fonm25 @melanomafocus.bsky.social
Today's the day that our Focus on Melanoma Healthcare Professional CME accredited meeting is taking place at the Royal College of Physicians.
Remember to tag us in your event photos. 📸
#fonm25
Remember to tag us in your event photos. 📸
#fonm25
October 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Today's the day that our Focus on Melanoma Healthcare Professional CME accredited meeting is taking place at the Royal College of Physicians.
Remember to tag us in your event photos. 📸
#fonm25
Remember to tag us in your event photos. 📸
#fonm25
The wait is nearly over! Our Focus on Melanoma meeting is only one week away.
We cannot wait to welcome you all next week, if you haven’t had chance to register yet, there is still time 👉 buff.ly/AcVSDbG
#focusonmelanoma #melanomaprofessionals #fonm25
We cannot wait to welcome you all next week, if you haven’t had chance to register yet, there is still time 👉 buff.ly/AcVSDbG
#focusonmelanoma #melanomaprofessionals #fonm25
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The wait is nearly over! Our Focus on Melanoma meeting is only one week away.
We cannot wait to welcome you all next week, if you haven’t had chance to register yet, there is still time 👉 buff.ly/AcVSDbG
#focusonmelanoma #melanomaprofessionals #fonm25
We cannot wait to welcome you all next week, if you haven’t had chance to register yet, there is still time 👉 buff.ly/AcVSDbG
#focusonmelanoma #melanomaprofessionals #fonm25
Today a new article examining banning of commercial sunbeds in the UK has been published by the BMJ.
The Government is currently developing a 10- year Cancer Plan & at Melanoma Focus we are calling for action to tackle sunbed use to be taken.
👉 buff.ly/0DcdImh
The Government is currently developing a 10- year Cancer Plan & at Melanoma Focus we are calling for action to tackle sunbed use to be taken.
👉 buff.ly/0DcdImh
October 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today a new article examining banning of commercial sunbeds in the UK has been published by the BMJ.
The Government is currently developing a 10- year Cancer Plan & at Melanoma Focus we are calling for action to tackle sunbed use to be taken.
👉 buff.ly/0DcdImh
The Government is currently developing a 10- year Cancer Plan & at Melanoma Focus we are calling for action to tackle sunbed use to be taken.
👉 buff.ly/0DcdImh
Just like leaves change with the season, moles or lesions on our skin can change too. 🍂
Monitoring your skin monthly will help you notice any new moles or lesions or changes to your existing moles or lesions.
If you are concerned about a mole or lesion, please contact your GP.
👉 buff.ly/yftcExY
Monitoring your skin monthly will help you notice any new moles or lesions or changes to your existing moles or lesions.
If you are concerned about a mole or lesion, please contact your GP.
👉 buff.ly/yftcExY
October 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just like leaves change with the season, moles or lesions on our skin can change too. 🍂
Monitoring your skin monthly will help you notice any new moles or lesions or changes to your existing moles or lesions.
If you are concerned about a mole or lesion, please contact your GP.
👉 buff.ly/yftcExY
Monitoring your skin monthly will help you notice any new moles or lesions or changes to your existing moles or lesions.
If you are concerned about a mole or lesion, please contact your GP.
👉 buff.ly/yftcExY
Good luck to the individuals starting the Melanoma Movement Challenge tomorrow!
Over the next 5 weeks they will be completing their movement goals to help us continue shaping a better future for melanoma patients. 💙
It’s not too late to join the fun: buff.ly/RISE6v0
Over the next 5 weeks they will be completing their movement goals to help us continue shaping a better future for melanoma patients. 💙
It’s not too late to join the fun: buff.ly/RISE6v0
September 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Good luck to the individuals starting the Melanoma Movement Challenge tomorrow!
Over the next 5 weeks they will be completing their movement goals to help us continue shaping a better future for melanoma patients. 💙
It’s not too late to join the fun: buff.ly/RISE6v0
Over the next 5 weeks they will be completing their movement goals to help us continue shaping a better future for melanoma patients. 💙
It’s not too late to join the fun: buff.ly/RISE6v0
📣 One week to go until The 2025 Melanoma Movement Challenge kicks off!
Your chance to make a difference starts next week! 💙
Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, that is why we are challenging you to get moving for 5 weeks.
👉 buff.ly/RISE6v0
Your chance to make a difference starts next week! 💙
Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, that is why we are challenging you to get moving for 5 weeks.
👉 buff.ly/RISE6v0
September 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📣 One week to go until The 2025 Melanoma Movement Challenge kicks off!
Your chance to make a difference starts next week! 💙
Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, that is why we are challenging you to get moving for 5 weeks.
👉 buff.ly/RISE6v0
Your chance to make a difference starts next week! 💙
Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, that is why we are challenging you to get moving for 5 weeks.
👉 buff.ly/RISE6v0
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
Read Vicky's story👉 buff.ly/I1fT7ag
Learn about uveal melanoma👉 buff.ly/bTIhNr8
September 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
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
📅Friday 10th October 2025
📍Royal College of Physicians, London
👨Organised by Mr Howard Peach
View programme & register👉 buff.ly/kg7168z
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
📅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
Full Story👉 buff.ly/OVi8Q4D
Info on vulvo-vaginal mucosal melanomas👉 buff.ly/8Pd9MrX
September 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
Full Story👉 buff.ly/OVi8Q4D
Info on vulvo-vaginal mucosal melanomas👉 buff.ly/8Pd9MrX