Newsletters & Other Notes
Newsletter No.12 March 2021
. MelaNoMore Happy Hour
. Linked Sites
. Dr Ajaz talks to VC
. The Delia Sworm Interview
. Macmillan endorses MSG
. Buddies report

Virtual Cafe Happy Hour for Feb 2021

Newsletter No.13 April 2021
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Virtual Cafe January 2021
. COVID Vaccine Guidance
. Paul Duhig retires
. Buddies
. Quiz

Virtual Cafe February 2021
Mr Farrokh Pakzad on
Surgical Mgmt of Melanoma
Newsletter No.11 February 2021
. COVID-19 Vaccines
. AGM Results
. Future PLans
. Mr Pakzad @ VC
. Buddies Report
Virtual Cafe March 2021
Dr Ajaz Immunotherapy Development
Update Newsletter No. 8a Sept 2020
2 New Committee Members
Virtual Cafe Next 3 Speakers
Newsletter No. 9 October 2020
Our Virtual Cafes now incorporate the Wellbeing Education Programme &
Further details on The Friendship Group
Newsletter No. 9a Oct 2020 Update
MelaNoMore Buddy Scheme Launched
Wellbeing Session by Adele Hug on Diet
Forthcoming VC’s on Sleep
Newsletter No.10 November 2020
Chairman to move aside
Return of Grant to Macmillan
VC on Sleep Issues
Virtual Cafe Launched 3 June 2020
Press Release & Notes
Newsletter No.7 August 2020
Fountain Centre 6-week Survivorship Course
The Friendship Group (Buddying Service) is being formed
Latest Newsletter No.8 September
August Virtual Cafe included description of the Buddy System, with future VC’s featuring Education & Wellbeing sessions
MelaNoMore Interest Survey
February 2020
Covid-19 MSG Impact
March 2020
Newsletter No.5 June 2020
First Virtual Cafe includes Guidelines & Zoom Instructions
Newsletter No.6 June-July 2020
2nd Virtual Cafe with Sarah Browne Healthwatch Surrey & Susanna Melanoma Focus
Newsletter Archives
No.1 November 2019
Newsletter Archives
No.2 December 2019
Newsletter Archives
No. 3 Easter 2020
Newsletter Archives
No.4 Spring 17May20
Lorraine Nanke Survive & Thrive Presentation Slides click here
How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap
Please click here
Paul Duhig Chairman of MelaNoMore Retirement
MelaNoMore was co-founded in 2018 by Paul and a small group of patients under treatment at that time and with the support and encouragement of the St Luke’s Clinicians. In two years since Paul, as Chairman, has guided us to become the first successful patient support group in the country for Melanoma sufferers. We are proud to be supporting our members through what is a very difficult time for them personally and also for the medical teams as we battle through the Covid 19 crisis.
During 2020, we have moved from “tea and chat” meetings to virtual cafes and built a strong website to disseminate our news and signpost further sources of support and information. We have accelerated our plans to introduce a new “buddy” system, providing valuable one-to-one support in these testing times.
None of these achievements would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Paul Duhig. His impressive drive and ability to persuade others to give their time and money towards our cause, were essential for its success. Everyone involved with MelaNoMore is acutely aware that we would not be where we are today without his leadership, and it is therefore with sadness that we have to report that Paul has decided to retire from MelaNoMore due to ill health. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Doug Gina Pam Chris Neil plus all of the Clinical Staff especially Delia Kelly & Mark from Macmillan
Where You'll Find Us
St Luke's Cancer Centre
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX