Melanoma Action Coalition
  • About us
  • About our members
  • Melanoma Resources
    • Sun safety resources
    • Early detection resources
    • Resources for Patients, Caregivers, and Loved Ones >
      • Clinical Trial Navigator
      • The Cheryl App
      • Webinar: Partnering with your Team to Select Treatment
      • Support Groups and Mentoring >
        • Imerman Angels
        • Melanoma Exchange
        • Melanoma Network of Canada
      • Quality of Life Resources
      • Families and Caregivers
      • Additional sources of information and support
  • Sun Savvy 365
    • About Melanoma
    • Early Detection
    • Prevention and Sun Safety
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • Annual Meeting 2025
    • Melanoma Awareness Month
    • Calendar
  • Become Involved
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    • Become an individual member
    • Renew your membership
    • Become a partner
    • Donate or become a sponsor
  • News
  • Blog
  • Contact us
  • Member resources
    • Executive Board meeting minutes
    • Member Survey results
    • MAC documents and materials
    • Social medial tips and resources
    • Fact sheets and letters for your use
    • Shared member resources
    • Sunscreen samples and other resources
    • Annual meeting materials
    • Toolkits >
      • Silent auction
      • Golf outing

Additional Sources of Services and Support



  • Check with your hospital or treatment center. Most have social workers or other assistants on staff who can help you find the assistance you need, and many have programs to help with patients' emotional and financial needs.​
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  • The American Cancer Society
           Offers a variety of services from lodging and rides to treatment to emotional support.
           http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/index
  • The National Cancer Institute
           Maintains a searchable database of service providers
           supportorgs.cancer.gov/home.aspx
  • ​Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
           A coalition of organizations helping cancer patients meet financial challenges
           www.cancerfac.org
  • CancerCare
           Offers limited financial support for transportation; offers counseling, support groups, and education
           www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/melanoma
  • CureToday.com
           An online "one stop shopping" source of information for cancer patients and advocates
           www.curetoday.com
  •  Cancer Support Community
            network dedicated to providing information and support to all those touched by cancer 
            http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
  • Patient Advocate Foundation
    • provides sustained case management services as well as co-pay assistance to patients at no cost
    • currently has a melanoma fund open in its Co-Pay Relief program and can provide $8,500 in co-pay assistance over a 12-month period to qualified patients
    • can also provide assistance in case management
                https://www.patientadvocate.org​
  • The Samfund
           provides financial support to young adults dealing with cancer
           https://www.thesamfund.org
  • Tina’s Place Comfort Care ​
           Offers the choice of one of the following to those with stage 3 or 4 melanoma:
                -- Fluffy Blanket or Fleece Bathrobe 
                --Medical Bed assist bar for the bed, with a pocket to store phone/meds
                --Wireless Doorbell Kit 
                --Heating Pad
            E-mail [email protected]
   
Videos
CureToday.com has produced a video series dealing with issues faced by cancer patients and caregivers. Some of the melanoma segments feature members of the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation:
http://www.curetoday.com/cure-connections/skin-cancer

  • About us
  • About our members
  • Melanoma Resources
    • Sun safety resources
    • Early detection resources
    • Resources for Patients, Caregivers, and Loved Ones >
      • Clinical Trial Navigator
      • The Cheryl App
      • Webinar: Partnering with your Team to Select Treatment
      • Support Groups and Mentoring >
        • Imerman Angels
        • Melanoma Exchange
        • Melanoma Network of Canada
      • Quality of Life Resources
      • Families and Caregivers
      • Additional sources of information and support
  • Sun Savvy 365
    • About Melanoma
    • Early Detection
    • Prevention and Sun Safety
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • Annual Meeting 2025
    • Melanoma Awareness Month
    • Calendar
  • Become Involved
    • Become a member foundation
    • Become an individual member
    • Renew your membership
    • Become a partner
    • Donate or become a sponsor
  • News
  • Blog
  • Contact us
  • Member resources
    • Executive Board meeting minutes
    • Member Survey results
    • MAC documents and materials
    • Social medial tips and resources
    • Fact sheets and letters for your use
    • Shared member resources
    • Sunscreen samples and other resources
    • Annual meeting materials
    • Toolkits >
      • Silent auction
      • Golf outing