Support and Resources
MELANOMA & SKIN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Virtual support group meetings, held twice a month
Our groups share information, understanding, challenges, questions, tips and invites guest speakers. We provide an evening of encouragement, connection and support.
Patients can join for free. Please register below and receive the meeting link to connect via computer, tablet or smartphone anywhere wifi is available and the toll free number if you wish to join us using your phone.
TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRTUAL SUPPORT MEETING YOU MUST REGISTER to receive the meeting link with the dial in number option.
Please Note: Our November 20th meeting will not take place. However, we are excited to offer a virtual information session on Advancements in Neoadjuvant Therapies on November 20, 2024. at 6:30 PM (ET). We understand that this information session does not replace the support group meeting. We invite you to book a cancer coaching support session to provide you with one-on-one support for any emotional, physical and practical aspects of your journey.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
For information on Patient Support Groups contact Mary Zawadzki – Monday-Friday from 9-5 pm EST Call 905.901.5121 x 108 or email support@melanomacanada.ca
Tips On How To Use Zoom
Our Virtual Support Group meetings are powered by Zoom. After completing registration you will receive an email with the meeting access link and dial in number options. If you do not receive this email please contact jaxford@melanomanetwork.ca
You can join an online meeting through an email invite, an instant messaging invite, from the browser, from the Zoom desktop and mobile application, from a landline or mobile phone, or with an H.323 or SIP device.
Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download Zoom from the Download Center. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.
You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with using Zoom, or join a meeting without an account.
Online How To Guide
click here to visit Zoom Meetings Online guide for attendees using a desktop
Security
Our sessions are completely private and secure. Zoom uses end-to-end Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. No unencrypted information is ever stored.
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