Melanoma Focus

#MPC26

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored and presented at the Melanoma Patient Conference on the 5th and 6th of March!

It was an incredible event meeting such inspiring patients and clinicians 💙

A special annual event that welcomes inspirational stories, encourages community and expert driven research, findings and treatment advancements from patients, their support persons, healthcare professionals and guest speakers.

It’s the first day of the 2-day Melanoma Patient Conference 2026!

Make sure you use the #JointheConversation and #MPC26 to share your experience of this informative event!

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Make sure you use the #JointheConversation and #MPC26 to share your experience of this informative event!
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Will you be joining us tomorrow for the Melanoma Patient Conference?

In just 24 hours, we will be welcoming inspiring guest speakers, healthcare professionals, patients and carers to the 10th anniversary of Melanoma Patient Conference, founded by Imogen Cheese...

Trained at Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, with additional oncology training at The Christie Hospital and the University of Manchester, Professor Mark Middleton is dedicated to advancing innovation and improving outcomes.

Professor Mark Middleton has led 100+ clinical trials in relapsing cancers and contributed to the development of DNA repair therapies, checkpoint inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, T-cell engagers and oncolytic viruses.

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Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden and Clinical Lead for Translational Immunotherapy at the Institute of Cancer Research, advancing cell-based therapies for solid tumours.
Driving innovation in immunotherapy.

Dr Andrew Furness joins us at the Melanoma Patient Conference 2026...

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Serving as a lead for systemic anti-cancer therapies and skin cancer research, Professor Ruth Board plays a key role in advancing regional treatment strategy and research delivery.
We’re proud to share leading expertise with our melanoma community.
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Professor Ruth Board joins us at the Melanoma Patient Conference 2026.
Consultant Medical Oncologist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Honorary Clinical Professor at Lancashire University...

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Consultant Dermatopathologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with leadership roles in dermatopathology, molecular pathology and genomic medicine, including Co-Lead for the North East and Yorkshire Genomics Laboratory Hub.

Valuable expertise shaping the future of skin cancer diagnostics.

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Bipin Mathew to the Melanoma Patient Conference 2026...

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A clinician-scientist at King’s College London and Honorary Consultant Oncologist at Guy’s Hospital, he leads research into how T cells fight cancer, from lab science to clinical trials, with a focus on immunotherapy and melanoma.

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Yin Wu to the Melanoma Patient Conference this week...

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Meet our CEO, Susanna Daniels, at the Melanoma Patient Conference this week.

With 20+ years’ experience in cancer pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sector, she has spent her career improving cancer pathways and patient care.

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Founded in 2016 by Imogen Cheese following her melanoma diagnosis, the conference continues to strengthen access to trusted information, clinical insight and community support.

In 3 days, we’ll welcome patients, their support persons and healthcare professionals to the Melanoma Patient Conference 2026, marking 10 years of patient empowerment and shared learning...

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It’s Rare Disease Day 💙

Did you know that melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK?

Some subtypes, however, including mucosal and uveal melanoma are rare and can present unique challenges.

Learn more:
melanomafocus.org/for-patients...

#Melanoma #RareMelanoma #SkinCancerAwareness

1 week to go until the 2026 Melanoma Patient Conference.
On the 5th and 6th March, patients, their support persons and clinicians will come together at the Voco St. Johns Hotel, Birmingham for shared learning, expert insight and community support.

#melanoma #melanomapatientconference #MPC2026

Today is Helpline Awareness Day.

Our specialist melanoma nurses are here to provide confidential information and support.

📞 0808 801 0777

Mon - Fri: 1-2pm & 7-9pm
Sun: 7-9pm

Leave a message outside these hours and we’ll return your call.

#MelanomaFocus #HelplineAwarenessDay

Please get in touch if this deadline is problematic due to medical reasons.

#melanoma #melanomasupport #mpc2026 #melanompatientconference

2 weeks to go until the 2026 Melanoma Patient Conference, we would love you to join us on the 5th and 6th March at the Voco St. Johns Hotel in Birmingham, Solihull, for 2 days of expert insight, patient stories and community connection.

Register here: buff.ly/mkr1cqC
Closes: 23 February 2026

Why not challenge yourself and do more? On your own or in a team. Don't worry, we will be cheering you on every step of the way! 💛

Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/n8KBHVa

The 100 Miles in May challenge is BACK for 2026! This May you can support two charities when Melanoma Focus &
SKCIN come together to raise vital funds and awareness.

You can do 100 miles anyway you like. 🚴‍♂️ 🛼 🏃 🏊

Throughout the day we aim to share more information about how the plan will impact the melanoma community.

#CancerPlan

We have worked with the Government to provide evidence for this plan to ensure our community’s voices are heard. This plan has the power to deliver real change for people living with cancer, and we’re hopeful its launch today marks the start of meaningful progress.

Today, on #WorldCancerDay we welcome the Government’s 10-year National Cancer Plan for England.📋️

News this morning has reported that patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under this new plan.

A melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing.
Remember, you are not alone.💙

Our specialist helpline nurses are here to support you and your loved ones.

🤳 0808 801 0777
🕐 Mon- Fri: 1pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm
Sun: 7pm-9pm

#melanoma #melanomahelpline #melanomasupport #patientsupport