Counseling

We've partnered with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) to provide reliable information, emotional support and helpful resources through a helpline. To speak with a professional oncology social worker, call 877‑MRF‑6460 (877‑673‑6460). Learn more about counseling.

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

We currently do not offer a melanoma specific group. You may consider joining our general online support groups for people with cancer. Register now.

Community Programs

If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Connect Education Workshops™

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

Melanoma

• Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma, Jun 14, 2013
• Highlights from the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Jun 18, 2013

General Topics

• Managing Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know, May 31, 2013
• Understanding Clinical Trials: What’s New, Jun 10, 2013
• Cancer and the Workplace, Jun 17, 2013
• View all general upcoming workshops...

Podcasts

Melanoma

• Highlights from the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
• Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
• Progress in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
• Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
• Metastatic Melanoma Treatment Update

General Topics

• My Cancer Circle™: A Support Network for Caregivers
• Understanding the Affordable Care Act: What’s New in 2013
• Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for People Living with Cancer
• View all general workshop podcasts...

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

Melanoma

• Melanoma: Causes and Prevention
• Risk Factors and Screening for Melanoma
• Staying Safe in the Sun
• Treatment Update: Melanoma
• Your Guide to the Latest Cancer Research and Treatments: Highlights from ASCO 2012

General Topics

• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
• Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?
• Finding Resources in Your Community
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

Melanoma

• I have ocular melanoma and there is very little written about it. Do you have any websites or places you would recommend for more information?
• My husband has black moles on his face - could this be melanoma? How serious are they if they change?

Stories of Help and Hope

Read inspiring personal accounts from people affected by cancer and the ways they've found to cope.

• Jonah E., Coping with melanoma