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SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE.

A melanoma & skin cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Melanoma Canada offers a wide variety of free services to support patients, families and caregivers through every step of their journey.

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Support

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Phone and Email Support

Available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. All calls and emails and are confidential.

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Cancer Coaching

Available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. All communications are strictly confidential.

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Patient Information Session

Melanoma Canada’s Patient Information Sessions are a series of presentations by leading Canadian oncologists, dermatologists, surgeons, psychologists and more on the latest in melanoma treatment options and support services

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Peer to Peer Support Program

Providing patients and caregivers with someone who has been down the same path can provide immeasurable support.

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Melanoma & Skin Cancer Support Group

Virtual Monthly support group meetings in a virtual format the first Wednesday of every month. Our groups share information, understanding, challenges, questions, tips and invites guest speakers. We provide an evening of encouragement, connection and support.

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Facebook Support Groups

Connect with other melanoma and skin cancer patients or caregivers in a private, safe, and monitored platform. We offer disease specific groups for skin cancer and melanoma, as well as grief and caregiver support groups. Our groups are designed to offer vital community and connection.

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Patient Stories

Melanoma Canada shares a wall of inspiring patient stories who have faced the reality of skin cancer. A look at their personal journeys of dealing with and overcoming skin cancers of various types.

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Melanoma & Skin Cancer Resources

Resources To Help You Along The Way

Melanoma Canada’s publications have been written with the help of specialists in oncology, dermatology and surgery. Our publications are useful for melanoma patients, caregivers and health care professionals. Available in both English and French. Download or order your publications today.

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Melanoma: What you need to know

The purpose of this booklet is to help people diagnosed with the most common form of melanoma - cutaneous melanoma - to learn about this form of skin cancer and how it is treated.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): A Patient Guide

Understanding the importance and function of the layers of skin may help you to understand BCC, how it develops, and how you can protect your skin in the future.

Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC): A Patient Guide

Understanding the importance and function of the layers of skin may help you to understand cSCC, how it develops, and how you can protect your skin in the future.

Uveal Melanoma Melanoma Of The Eye: A Patient Guide

An information guide for patients newly diagnosed with uveal melanoma.

Adjuvant Therapies in Melanoma

The purpose of this booklet is to help people diagnosed with melanoma navigate adjuvant treatment options.

Managing Lymphedema for the Melanoma Patient

A guide to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the newly diagnosed melanoma patient

Melanoma Mole Tracking Card

Learn the ABCDEs and Spot Melanoma.

Early Detection Postcard

Learn about melanoma early detection and prevention.

Skin of Colour Postcard

Tips on how to advocate for yourself

PATIENT STORIES

Andrew Combes
Diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Shelley Belanger
Journey with Mucosal Melanoma
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Bruce Ballingall
From Police Officer to Melanoma Advocate
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Candice Mason
Someone once asked me what my greatest fears were, to which I replied, “cancer, surgery on a major organ, and death.”  So far, I’ve survived all three.  I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma in 2017 on my nasal wall.  After a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy revealed micrometastasis to a nearby lymph node my cancer…
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Laura Sofen
My name is Laura, and I am a speech-language pathologist and yoga instructor. In January 2022, at the age of 31, I made an appointment with my dermatologist due to concerns about a changing mole under my right breast. I noticed that the center was starting to get darker and knew something wasn’t right. Despite…
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Winnie Langelaar
My name is Winnie Langelaar, and I want to share my melanoma story with you. I was born and raised in Abbotsford, British Columbia, but I have lived in various places around the world. After high school I lived in Iowa, Honduras, Côte d’Ivoire, and Washington, DC. From 2012 – 2023, I called Tokyo, Japan…
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Leah Adams
I always told myself “It’ll never happen to me”. Until October 14, 2019, when I received the call that totally turned my world upside down “You have stage IA melanoma”. My heart and stomach sank, and a wave of fear washed over me as I recalled my unhealthy skin and sun habits. At 26 years…
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Sean Wachter
My name is Sean Wachter, and I am a proud melanoma survivor and cancer advocate. I’m located on Long Island, New York, married with two daughters, and currently work as the Business Development Manager for Global Interactive Group. I’m also an MBA candidate. Additionally, I moonlight as a professional wrestler, using this platform to inspire…
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Art Dueck
Hello, my name is Art, and I’m 64 years old. I grew up in the prairies and have always been an outdoors person. During my childhood, we played and worked outside with minimal concerns about the potential effects of prolonged sun exposure on our skin. In 1981, I began working for a land survey firm,…
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Jewel Power
By Jewel Power Friends, if you’re reading this, you’re likely seeking information and education from Melanoma Canada, just like me. No one wants to face the words “you have skin cancer.” It’s a journey forced upon us, one that, hopefully, will make us stronger.  I come from a family of British descent, and we’re covered…
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Skin Cancer Resources

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical trials provide individuals with cancer access to the newest types of treatment. These trials are studies of new therapies to determine whether a medication is safe and effective.

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Find a Dermatologist Near You

Access to a list of rapid access clinics, mole mapping clinics and other skin cancer specialists across Canada. Additional resources from the Canadian Dermatology Association are provided.

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