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May 6, 2022

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2022 ...

Washington, DC (May 6, 2022) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program bringing together lo...

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Blogs |
May 5, 2022

Melanoma Awareness Month: A Skin Check in 2019 Sav...

Guest blog from Leah Alexis Adams, a melanoma survivor whose anxiety from her 2019 diagnosis taught her the importance of sharing her story to bring awareness:  I always t...

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Press Release |
May 4, 2022

Castle Biosciences Recognizes Skin Cancer Awarenes...

May 4 – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is proud to partner with Castle Biosciences during Melanoma Awareness Month to promote melanoma research, education and...

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Blogs |
May 2, 2022

#GetNaked this Melanoma Awareness Month to Prevent...

The Melanoma Research Foundation’s Annual Awareness Campaign Encourages Regular Skin Checks for Early Detection WASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2022) – The Melanoma Research Fou...

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Blogs |
May 2, 2022

#GetNaked: Summer

Guest blog post by Summer Sanders, Olympic gold medalist in swimming, American sports commentator, reporter, television personality, actress, cutaneous melanoma survivor an...

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Blogs |
May 2, 2022

#GetNaked: Monique

Guest blog post by Monique Mack, “In the Sun” documentary participant, melanoma survivor and MRF advocate:   My name is Monique Mack, and I am honored to be a...

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Press Release |
April 21, 2022

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2022 ...

ESTERO, FL (April 21, 2022) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the start of its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program bringing...

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Melanoma News |
April 8, 2022

The MRF Applauds FDA’s Commitment to Propose...

The MRF is proud to join our fellow members of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to finalize prop...

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Blogs |
March 31, 2022

Jamie’s Story: TIL Saved My Life

Guest blog post by Jamie Goldfarb, stage 4 melanoma survivor, clinical trial participant and melanoma advocate: I was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in January 2011.  It...

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Blogs |
March 31, 2022

Patient Perspective: Katie Doble’s Journey w...

Guest blog post by Katie Doble, ocular melanoma (OM) survivor, MRF Courage Award recipient and OM advocate: TIL therapy has given my family and me next-level hope. At 31 ye...

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Blogs |
March 23, 2022

Recent FDA Approvals for the Melanoma Community

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to share recent significant achievements for the melanoma community. In March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

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Melanoma News |
March 18, 2022

FDA Grants Investigational New Drug Application fo...

On March 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for IOV-4001, its first geneti...

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May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Stay Out of the Sun Run 5K event will take place at Cascade Lake Park with the site opening at 4:30 PM CT for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 PM CT. The 5K will begin at 6:30 PM CT with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 7:30 PM … Continued

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 09, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium 

May 12, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: Yale Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 16, 2026 ET

New England Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: From Awareness to Action: Preventing Skin Cancer Through Daily Habits

May 26, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma Risk: How Prognostic Testing Can Help Guide Your Care

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