Cutaneous Melanoma Patient Guide Stages 0-1

Resources Free patient resources MRF Patient Forum Provides a space for patients, caregivers, family, and friends to discuss the melanoma journey and find friends and resources to make that journey more bearable. forum.melanoma.org Ask a Nurse The MRF’s nurse provides free, personalized answers to your melanoma questions. Email: askanurse@melanoma.org Melanoma Treatment Center Finder An interactive map listing melanoma centers of excellence and treatment centers that have experience treating melanoma melanoma.org/treatment-center-finder Educational Resources and Recordings Learn more about melanoma through webinars, slides, and recordings from past educational events learn.melanoma.org

Use this chart to note any concerning areas. Take it to your yearly skin exam with your doctor. If you notice any changes, see your doctor sooner.

Date

Location Asymmetry Border

Color

Diameter Evolution

3/26/24 Right

Yes

Jagged

Varying browns & white

6mm

Unchanged

shoulder

Financial resources Learn about financial help for melanoma patients. • Pharmaceutical patient assistance programs • Government assistance and other agencies • Lodging and hotel assistance

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Need a reminder for your monthly skin check? • Ask your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to “open skin check” for step-by- step instructions • Create a monthly ‘Melanoma Monday’ reminder on your phone or calendar

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