Awareness
May is Melanoma Awareness Month!
Click here to learn about the awareness campaigns, educational programs, contests and activities happening this month – and meet the 2022 #GetNaked spokespeople!
Treatment
New FDA Treatment Approvals
Treatment
New FDA Treatment Approvals
The US Food and Drug Administration recently granted two approvals to advance the development of new melanoma treatments. Click here to learn more!
Research
Apply for a Research Grant
Research
Apply for a Research Grant
Two melanoma research funding opportunities are currently available. Learn more and begin your application today!
Education
What is TIL Therapy?
NEW: Check out the latest animated video in the MRF Education Institute to learn more about tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, how it is used to treat melanoma and which patients may benefit from this form of treatment.
Ocular Melanoma
Ocular Melanoma Patients: Register Today!
Ocular Melanoma
Ocular Melanoma Patients: Register Today!
Join the first patient-powered, patient-reported ocular melanoma patient registry and help us find a cure!
Education
Attend a Patient Symposium
Learn from leaders in melanoma research and treatment while networking with other patients and caregivers. Click here to see upcoming meetings and register today!
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:
25 Clinical trials
109 Grants with new collaborations
236 Publications
484 Presentations
Recent Funded Research Recipients
Miles for Melanoma Florida
April 30, 2022
Kick off the 2022 Miles for Melanoma season with our first run/walk at Estero Park in Estero, FL. Registration is now open – sign up today!
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.
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Patient
Resources
The MRF is committed to providing the most up-to-date education and support resources for melanoma patients and their loved ones.
