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Advocacy Days 2025
Join melanoma patients, caregivers, supporters and advocates on March 2-4, 2025 in Washington, DC!
Research
Congrats to our EIA/CDA Grant Recipients!
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Cutaneous Melanoma Patient Guide Stages 0-1
Check out the new guide for patients who were diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma stage 0-1!
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Miles for Melanoma
Miles for Melanoma
Join a Miles for Melanoma 5k!
Join melanoma patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters in cities across the US to walk, run and raise life-saving funds for melanoma research. Find a run/walk near you and register your team today!
Join Us In Our Mission To Cure Melanoma
The MRF’s mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH
while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Melanoma claims the lives of over 8,290 Americans every year.
Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death in young women ages 25 – 30 and the second leading cause of cancer death in women ages 30-35.
9 out of 10 cases are considered to be preventable.
Funding Melanoma Research
Funding from The MRF has resulted in:
27 Clinical trials
132 Grants with new collaborations
276 Publications
591 Presentations
Recently Funded Research
Miles for Melanoma DC
May 6, 2023
Kick off the 2023 Miles for Melanoma season with our first run/walk at Yards Park in Washington, DC. Registration is now open – sign up today!
Upcoming Events
Ask the Expert: Understanding Uveal Melanoma: Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
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Optimize Your Treatment
Although the MRF cannot recommend a specific doctor, clinic or clinical trial, the Melanoma Treatment Center Finder and Clinical Trial Finder will help you find an experienced melanoma treatment team, as well as give you the opportunity to explore clinical trials. Did you know that clinical trials are often viewed as the best treatment option for Stage II, III and IV melanoma patients?
Please remember to use this information as a starting point in your search for a healthcare team that best meets your needs. All information regarding your treatment should be discussed with your healthcare professional.
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