PREVENTION
It Saved My Life
Melanoma early detection can save your life, too.
PREVENTION
It Saved My Life
Melanoma early detection can save your life, too.
MELANOMA EDUCATION
Education Institute
MELANOMA EDUCATION
Education Institute
RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Scientific Partnerships
RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Scientific Partnerships
Understand Melanoma
Pediatric & AYA Melanoma
UNDERSTAND MELANOMA
Pediatric & AYA Melanoma
Melanoma affects approximately 500 children in the US each year.
EVENTS
Join a Miles for
Melanoma Team
EVENTS
Join a Miles for
Melanoma Team
Participating in a 5k run/walk along with fellow melanoma patients, survivors caregivers, and supporters.
Ocular Melanoma
MRF Funds Groundbreaking Uveal Melanoma Research
Ocular Melanoma
MRF Funds Groundbreaking Uveal Melanoma Research
A first-of-its-kind study is hailed as a “blueprint” and published in Nature Genetics.
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
Pediatric Melanoma Summit
September 27-29, 2019
Join pediatric melanoma families from across the US at the MRF’s 6th Annual Pediatric Melanoma Summit in Chicago, IL.
Pediatric Melanoma Summit
September 27-29, 2019
Join pediatric melanoma families from across the US at the MRF’s 6th Annual Pediatric Melanoma Summit in Chicago, IL.
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.
