GIVE
The MRF at 25
In 2021, the MRF celebrates 25 years of service to the melanoma community, all made possible by your support. Help us fund the future with a tax-deductible gift today.
Advocacy
2021 Advocacy Days
Register Today!
Advocacy
2021 Advocacy Days
Save the date for the largest melanoma advocacy event of the year on March 1-5, 2021! Registration for this free, virtual event opens on December 7, 2020.
Research & Science
Apply for 2021 Research Funding
Research & Science
Apply for 2021 Research Funding
The MRFBC-BMS Young Investigator Team Award Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available! Applications are accepted January 4 – March 15, 2021.
Global Coalition
Global Coalition Launches Voice-Activated ‘Skin Check’ App
Global Coalition
Global Coalition Launches Voice-Activated ‘Skin Check’ App
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy has launched two skin self-exam tools: A voice-activated ‘Skin Check’ app – Available on both Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant platforms.
Patients & Caregivers
COVID-19 Vaccine and Melanoma
Patients & Caregivers
COVID-19 Vaccine and Melanoma
BREAKING NEWS: SITC Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccination & Cancer Immunotherapy.
Patients & Caregivers
#OutOfTheShadows
The MRF’s newest awareness campaign focuses on mucosal melanoma, a rare disease that can affect areas of the body it’s not always comfortable to discuss.
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 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.
Funding Melanoma Research
Funding from The MRF has resulted in:
22 Clinical trials
83 Grants with new collaborations
204 Publications
409 Presentations
Recent Funded Research Recipients
FEATURED EVENT
Virtual 2021 Advocacy Days
March 1 – 5, 2021
Virtual Advocacy Days
March 1 – 5, 2021
Registration is FREE and open on Monday, December 7, 2020
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.
