May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educating people in Canada about the risks of melanoma and skin cancer, the importance of prevention, and the power of early detection.
• Take Action on Melanoma Monday – May 4, 2026
Melanoma Monday takes place on the first Monday in May. It’s a day to honour those affected by melanoma and skin cancer, raise awareness, and inspire action. Wear black, share your story, and help spread lifesaving messages across your community. Click here for your guide on how to take part on May 4th
• Melanoma & Skin Cancer Lunch & Learn – May 4, 2026
Join us on Monday, May 4 from 1 – 1:45 pm EST for a live Zoom session. We’ll cover key information on melanoma prevention, early detection, and the support services available to you. Sign up today.
• Melanoma Awareness Month Webinar – May 19, 2026
This hybrid, bilingual free public lecture will inform you about prevention, detection, and treatments regarding melanoma.
Speakers will include:
- Jeff J. Shamie, MPA (President and CEO, Cedars Cancer Foundation)
- Dre Beatrice Wang (Director, MUHC Melanoma Clinic)
- Anna Burgos & Virginia Lee, PhD (Co-Directors, Cedars CanSupport)
- Falyn Katz (CEO, Melanoma Canada)
- Dr Ari N. Meguerditchian (Surgical Oncologist, MUHC)
- Dr Catalin Mihalcioiu (Medical Oncologist, MUHC)
• Skin Cancer Screenings – Mole Mobile
The Mole Mobile, presented by Neutrogena® is back on the road offering skin cancer screenings to communities in British Columbia and Ontario throughout May. Learn More
• Spotcast – Melanoma Podcast – New Episode May 7th
SpotCast is Melanoma Canada’s official podcast, bringing you expert conversations, the latest research, patient stories and real insights into melanoma and skin cancer care across Canada. The upcoming episode will feature Dr. Sheila Garland is a psychologist and university professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She studies how cancer affects mental health and sleep. Her research focuses on finding better ways to help cancer survivors sleep better and manage symptoms after treatment. Stay tuned or Listen Now to previous episodes.
• Spread Awareness Through Social Media
Throughout Melanoma Awareness Month, help raise awareness by posting educational messages, personal stories, and sun safety tips.
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• Sign Our Petition – Help Expand Dermatologic Care
Add your voice today so more patients get the care they need, when they need it. By signing, you’re helping push for real change—more access, better tools, and more specialists. Your skin health shouldn’t have to wait. Sign the Petition
Other Ways to Get Involved
There are many ways to support the melanoma and skin cancer community throughout May and beyond:
• Share Your Story
Help raise awareness and support others by sharing your personal experience with melanoma or skin cancer. Fill out our online form to Share Your Story
