EDUCATION
Ocular Melanoma
Ocular (eye) melanoma can often have no symptoms in early stages, and is most often detected during a dilated eye exam.
#GetNaked
A monthly skin check could save your life.
Advocacy
Take Action!
Advocacy
Advocacy
MRF Advocates are the voice of the melanoma community. Visit the Advocacy Action Center to get involved.
Events
Join a Miles for Melanoma Team!
Events
Join a Miles for Melanoma Team!
Help us cross the finish line – four events remain in the 2019 season!
Education
Take the Survivorship Survey!
Education
Take the Survivorship Survey!
What does it mean to be a melanoma survivor? What resources are most needed? Share your feedback to help the MRF expand and improve its survivorship resources!
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
2020 Advocacy Summit & Hill Day
March 8-10, 2020
Join melanoma patients, survivors and caregivers from across the United States at our largest advocacy event of the year – be the voice of the melanoma community on Capitol Hill!
Upcoming Events
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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.
