Telehealth: an appointment option
Have you ever considered a telehealth appointment? Read more about feedback on telehealth from melanoma patients and clinicians.
Living with melanoma during the festive season
For people living with melanoma and their loved ones, the holiday period can bring up mixed experiences and feelings, so we provide some tips which we hope will help make the most of this time.
Looking after yourself
We all understand that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve both physical and emotional well-being, especially during and following treatment for melanoma. Read our tips for a good well-being plan, which can restore some sense of control.
Tips for managing special dates
For people living with and beyond melanoma (and their loved ones), holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are often accompanied by complex emotions. We take a closer look at the challenges that arise around special dates and how to manage them.
Coping with scanxiety
Scanxiety is a normal feeling experienced by many people, commonly when awaiting test results. In this article we explain more about scanxiety and share some tips for coping.
Caring for a loved one diagnosed with melanoma
Family and friends play a critical 'carer' role throughout the melanoma journey. In this supportive care article, Claire Gore explains common carer experiences, tips for managing carer stress and resources available.
The Supportive Care Needs Study: results and next steps
The Supportive Care Needs Study investigated and identified the well-being, unmet needs, and desired services of melanoma patients and carers. This article summarises study results and vital next steps.
Individual or group-based therapy? How to decide what is right for you.
When considering therapy, it's important to choose a form that suits you. Our Supportive Care team explains the benefits of both individual and group therapy.
How to cope with fear of melanoma returning
The fear of melanoma coming back, or progressing, is a very common experience following a melanoma diagnosis. Here are some practical strategies to help manage this fear.
Evaluating MELCARE, a nurse-led survivorship program
A recent MELCARE pilot study assessed the feasibility, acceptability and benefits of a nurse-led survivorship program for people with metastatic melanoma.