Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Guide

Educational, Support and Other Organizations

Peer and Psychosocial Support Imerman Angels Matches patients and caregivers with trained peer mentors (“Angels”) who’ve been through similar experiences.

General Cancer Support and Information: These organizations offer broad cancer-related resources, many of which apply to ocular melanoma patients: American Cancer Society Offers education, support services, transportation and lodging resources for cancer patients and families.

imermanangels.org

CancerBuddy CancerBuddy is a free peer support program from Imerman Angels that connects people affected by cancer with trained mentors for one-on-one support.

cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html

bonemarrow.org/cancerbuddy/

National Cancer Institute Provides up-to-date, research-based information on cancer treatment, clinical trials and statistics.

cancer.gov/types/skin

CancerCare Offers free professional support services, including counseling, financial help and a searchable tool for local resources.

Sign Up for the Eye on OM Newsletter! Eye on OM is the Melanoma Research Foundation’s quarterly newsletter for the

cancercare.org

Cancer Support Community Cancer Support Community — Nationwide network offering psychosocial support, educational programming and community events.

ocular melanoma community, sharing updates on research, treatments, clinical trials, community news, events and patient stories. It is designed to educate, connect and support those affected by ocular melanoma through the work of the MRF’s CURE OM Initiative.

cancersupportcommunity.org

Cancer Hope Network Connects patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have faced similar cancer experiences.

cancerhopenetwork.org

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