Melanoma Support

Melanoma Support Resources

 

 

If you would like a hard copy of materials above, please email kathy@saveyourskin.ca

Patient Support

For those living with cancer, support can be vital in the healing process. The Save Your Skin Foundation is committed to providing that support through our online chat forum and/or monthly meetings to those living with Melanoma, their families and loved ones. Melanoma Support Groups The following are melanoma support groups held throughout Canada:

Vancouver Kathy kathy@saveyourskin.ca
Kelowna Lida silverstarmidway@yahoo.ca
Edmonton Tanny rtnadon@telusplanet.net
Winnipeg Linda melanomasupportgroup@gmail.com

For a list of support groups in the United States, visit AIM at Melanoma www.aimatmelanoma.org If you would like to start a Melanoma support group in your area, please email: kathy@saveyourskin.ca

Financial Assistance

For Financial Assistance, please contact kathy@saveyourskin.ca

Hope Air Is a charitable organization that provides over 2,400 Flights per year. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, managed by a dedicated staff and utilizing the skills of many volunteers, Hope Air is committed to a single goal of Getting Canadians to getting better!

Canadian Cancer Society financial assistance program The Canadian Cancer Society provides limited, short-term assistance towards cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses. Also through their partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, they are able to offer access to symptom management drugs.

Melanoma Websites and Regional Cancer Agencies

www.thesmartfoundation.ca

www.shadefoundation.org

www.dermweb.com

www.skinpatientalliance.ca

www.mpip.org

www.bccancer.bc.ca

www.albertacancer.ca

www.AIMatMelanoma.org

www.cancercarewest.ie