Melanoma Resources

The following resources can help you find the additional information and support you may need.  We also suggest speaking with a local social worker, nurse, or physician for resources in your community.

For financial help, order a free copy of our guide to finding national and local financial assistance for people with cancer and their loved ones: the Helping Hand Resource Guide: Financial Edition.

General Cancer Organizations

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge.

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.

Gilda's Club

1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.

Wellness Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.

Melanoma Resources

Aim at Melanoma

1-877-AIM-2MEL (1-877-246-2635), website: www.aimatmelanoma.org
Aim at Melanoma is the largest international melanoma organization focused on melanoma research, education, awareness, and legislation. Offers Nurse On Call service through toll-free number.

Let's Face It

website: www.faceit.org
Source of information and support for people with facial differences and all who care for them.

Melanoma International Foundation (MIF)

1-866-463-6663, website: www.melanomaintl.org
Creates and supports programs for the prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma. Also provides education and advocacy.

Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)

1-800-MRF-1290 (1-800-673-1290), website: www.melanoma.org
Supports medical research for funding of effective treatments and cure for melanoma. Also educations patients and physicans about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the cancer, and acts as an advocate for the melanoma community.

The Skin Cancer Foundation

1-800-SKIN-490 (1-800-754-6490), website: www.skincancer.org
Provides public and professional education programs aimed at increasing public awareness of about skin cancer and melanoma, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.