Support Groups
Melanoma Patient Support Group
Our melanoma patient support group provides a safe space to connect with others coping with melanoma and is led by an oncology social worker who provides emotional and practical support.
Connect with others in our free, 15-week online support group for people diagnosed with melanoma who are currently receiving treatment. In this group led by an oncology social worker, people can share their personal experiences, ways of coping and helpful resources. Online support groups take place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat or video conference).
Our group:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps you learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Provides you with practical information about treatment and resources
- Helps you communicate better with your medical team and loved ones
To join this group, you will need to complete our online registration process. After joining this password-protected group, you can read and post messages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
At this time, CancerCare’s online support groups are only available to people residing within the United States (including Puerto Rico and U.S. territories).
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
REGISTER NOWSTART DATE:
June 01, 2026
Group accepts new members after start date.
From Our Group Members
"I always felt comfortable to share my feelings and thoughts because I know the group is a 'safe' place. The group was a place I could go when I was feeling down but knew the group could help me turn things around." --Angela T.
"Having other survivors to talk to, who understand what you are going through, is very helpful. You can't always talk to your partner or friends, since they are not the patient - their experience of your cancer is different. Putting your anxieties on them is not always 'fair' - but someone else who has been through the same thing 'gets it.'" --Wendy
Learn About Our Support Groups
Watch Caroline Edlund, LCSW-R, share how a support group can be helpful.
This support group is made possible in part by a grant from Bristol Myers-Squibb.