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You are not alone in your fight against melanoma; emotional support and help is available whether you have been through a diagnosis or just starting the journey. The forum aims at providing an anonymous connection and space for melanoma patients to connect with other melanoma patients. The forum is a comfortable space to help you feel supported and encourages you to ask questions and share stories to gain valuable feedback and assistance with a melanoma diagnosis from your peers. REGISTER TODAY

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- 5 Summer Sun Safety Tips
  UV radiation accounts for the majority (85%) of melanoma skin cancers. Here are some tips on how to be sun-safe in the summer months! Be sure to share these tips with those around you and encourage others to protect their skin from the sun’s UV rays.
  1. Apply SPF 50+ broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen generously to clean, dry skin, at least 30 minutes before sun exposure, and re-apply every two hours.
  2. Seek shade as the first line of defence between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. when UV radiation is at its peak
  3. Wear sun-protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible
  4. Choose hats with a wide brim all around made of tightly woven fabric. Hats should shade your face, ears and the back of your neck
  5. Wear close-fitting, wraparound sunglasses or sunglasses with a side shield
  Did you know that wearing sunscreen is important all year round? Make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, year-round, not just in the summer!
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IMPORTANT NOTE

The online forum shouldn’t replace your standard medical care, but it can be a valuable resource to help you cope. Please note we do not give medical advice, but can assist people with melanoma and other forms of skin cancer by answering questions, reviewing their diagnosis and treatment options, clinical trial information and helping to make sense of often complex terminology and information. If we can’t answer your questions, MNC will research your specific question or request and provide you with a timely response wherever possible, either by phone or email. We try to help you navigate your diagnosis and the medical system wherever possible. For most of us, the diagnosis alone, can be stressful enough. We are here to help support and direct you to the right information and resources.