Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month! Learn how to protect yourselves and your loved ones, and then spread the word!
Miles for Melanoma
Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC
Miles for Melanoma
Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC
Celebrate and support the melanoma community at the Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC run/walk. The week-long series of fitness events begins on Monday, July 6!
News
A Commitment to Our Community
Advocacy
A Commitment to Our Community
The MRF is developing new resources, expanding our reach and strongly supporting the melanoma community. Learn how you can help.
Research & Science
Advancing Research for Breakthrough Melanoma Treatments
Research & Science
Advancing Research for Breakthrough Melanoma Treatments
Learn how the Melanoma Research Foundation is advancing a broad scientific agenda across the disciplines of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Patients & Caregivers
#CancerHasNoCurve Resource Center
Patients & Caregivers
#CancerHasNoCurve Resource Center
Visit the #CancerHasNoCurve Resource Center for new educational releases throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Skin of Color & Melanoma
Education
Skin of Color & Melanoma
Although melanoma is relatively uncommon in people of color, when it occurs it is often diagnosed in later stages, making treatment more difficult.
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 nearly 7,000 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.
FEATURED EVENT
Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC
July 6-11, 2020
Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC
July 6-11, 2020
Celebrate and support the melanoma community at the Virtual Miles for Melanoma DC run/walk! This week long series of fitness events begins on Monday, July 6.
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.
Patient
Resources
The MRF is committed to providing the most up-to-date education and support resources for melanoma patients and their loved ones.
