Melanoma Support Services
SUPPORT RESOURCES
MELANOMA & SKIN CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES
A melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to face the challenges alone. Melanoma Canada offers a wide variety of free services to support patients, families and caregivers through every step of their journey.
Phone & Email Support
Available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. We aim to respond to all inquires within 48 hours. All calls and
emails and are confidential. For support call 905.901.5121 x112 or 1.877.560.8035 x112
or email support@melanomanetwork.ca
To learn about our support team and phone and email support click here
Cancer Coaching
Available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. We aim to respond to all inquires within 48 hours. All communications are strictly confidential.
Meeting with a Cancer Coach can provide one-on-one support to help identify areas of desired change, set goals and make an agreed upon plan to work towards that change. Three key areas a Cancer Coach can help with include: emotional, physical and practical aspects that present during cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management.
To learn more or book a cancer coaching session, click here.
Peer-to-Peer Melanoma Support Program
Are you a patient or caregiver looking to speak with someone else that has perhaps been where you are currently and can offer some insights and support? Ask us about our Peer to Peer Melanoma Support Program .This program is designed to connect melanoma patients to a peer volunteer who has also faced the disease and can offer their experience and provide information and support as needed.
This service is offered by telephone or email and can connect patients anywhere in the country. Patients can create a special connection with one another and be able to relieve some of their stress, worries, concerns, and fears that come from living with cancer diagnosis. Peer mentors will be assigned (based on availability) by similar diagnosis, life situation, etc.
If you are interested in becoming a Peer to Peer volunteer or would like to be matched with a fellow patient/caregiver please contact Abigail Wiggin, Awiggin@melanomanetwork.ca or 1-877-560-8035 x 112
Join a Support Group
PATIENT
Join a virtual Patient Support Group to meet with others facing similar experiences.
CAREGIVER
Join our Caregiver Support Group. Support for caregivers of melanoma and skin cancer
GRIEF
Grief; emotional support and help is available. Join our private Facebook Group
Private Facebook Support Groups
These support groups are a private place for people to tell their stories, ask questions and get the support they need. No one should face cancer alone. Our support groups are moderated by patient care specialist Abigail Wiggin
Cutaneous Squamous Cell (cSCC) Support Group
Attend Webinar or In Person Information Session
Melanoma information sessions provide patients, their families and friends, and health care providers with information and updates on the latest in treatment therapies and support related to Melanoma. These sessions are free of charge and are held throughout the year, generally at major cancer treatment centres across the country. Please contact us for more information or click on our event calendar for upcoming dates and locations. Click here to find out more, watch past sessions, and for a list of event dates.
Online Patient Forum
Melanoma Network of Canada online discussion forum provides a place to ask questions or provide insights and information on your own experience with other patients and caregivers. It is a great way to get a timely response to your questions or concerns. Visit our Discussion Forum
Patient Education Video Library
Videos are available on our website and YouTube channel. Video topics include Patient Information Session
recordings with leading Melanoma experts – oncologists, social workers, psychologists, drug navigators and more.
visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/MelanomaCanada
Publications for Patients & Caregivers
Read our world-class publications designed and produced by MNC for melanoma patients, caregivers and physicians. Click here to access the publications. You can also access our list of books and other helpful websites. If you would like to receive a print copy of our publications please contact Abigail Wiggin Awiggin@melanomanetwork.ca or 1-877-560-8035 x 112
Sign Up for our quarterly Newsletter
Our newsletter is published 4 times per year and provides updates on the latest treatment therapies, events, patient stories and issues facing patients in Canada. By signing up for our mailing list you will receive the latest in our newsletters and event information. Archived editions of our newsletter can be found here. Please note that MNC respects the privacy of our patients at all times. We never provide patient contact information to outside service providers or advertisers. Click here to sign up today!
About Melanoma Canada Support Services
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.
We would like to thank and acknowledge Merck Canada for providing partial funding for Melanoma Patient Support Programming.
