EDUCATION
Pediatric Melanoma
No one is “too young” for melanoma.
EDUCATION
Pediatric Melanoma
Kids can get melanoma, too. Learn what to watch for.
18th Annual New York Gala
RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Medical Student Research Grants
RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Medical Student Research Grants
Applications now being accepted for 2020 Medical Student Research Grants. Apply by November 5, 2019.
Events
Miles for Melanoma
Events
Miles for Melanoma
Help us cross the finish line – four events remain in the 2019 season!
Education
Melanoma Webinars
Education
Melanoma Webinars
In an on-demand learning environment, view the webinars that most interest you.
Research and Science
2019 Research Grant Recipients
Research and Science
2019 Research Grant Recipients
Funding includes a Team Award for OM research, 2 Established Investigator Awards and 6 Career Development Awards.
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 more than 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
18th Annual New York Gala
October 17, 2019
Join the MRF, special guest Katie Couric and New York’s most generous business and community leaders to celebrate our heroes in the melanoma community.
Latest News
Treatment Center Finder
Although the MRF cannot recommend a specific doctor or clinic, the Melanoma Treatment Center Finder will help you find a cancer center in your area that specializes in treating melanoma. Please remember to use the information you receive 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.
