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Skin Cancer and Melanoma Support Groups Online

People with skin cancer or melanoma are often told how lucky they are, which makes it hard to admit they are scared. ShareWell has free online support groups for people living with serious illness, where your worry is taken seriously.

Live groups available daily.

Upcoming Groups

Deep Breathing
seasonzofapril

seasonzofapril

Deep Breathing

all who want to connect breath and body or release.

Breathwork
Emotional regulation
Healthy habits
2/16
Sat, 10/10, 3:00 PM • 30 min
Major Depression & Severe Anxiety
GordonJD

GordonJD

Major Depression & Severe Anxiety

for depression and anxiety

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
6/16
Sun, 10/11, 12:00 AM • 90 min
Gastroly Ever After
ScarlettFireheart

ScarlettFireheart

Gastroly Ever After

Gut issues , emotional experience, stress

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Women's health
2/8
Sun, 10/11, 3:00 AM • 60 min
Yoga Session [Beginner Freindly]
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seasonzofapril

Yoga Session [Beginner Freindly]

Those who want to connect to breath body and mind.

Breathwork
Chronic pain management
Healthy habits
1/18
Sun, 10/11, 1:00 PM • 45 min
Topic context

Understanding skin cancer

Skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell cancers, can mean surgery that leaves visible scars, followed by regular skin checks for years. People are often told it is "only skin cancer", which can make real fear feel like an overreaction.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with skin cancer

Peer support can help with skin cancer because being dismissed is isolating. In a group, members understand why a new mole or an upcoming skin check can take over your thoughts.

Inside the room

What skin cancer groups often cover

  • Hearing that it is only skin cancer
  • Scars on the face or body and how people react
  • Checking your skin and worrying about every change
  • Being outdoors and in the sun again

ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People diagnosed with melanoma or another skin cancer
  • People living with visible scars from surgery
  • Anyone anxious between skin checks
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Related topics

These topics often connect with skin cancer and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a melanoma or skin cancer group?

No group is set aside for skin cancer at present. The ones shown here are shared by people with many types of serious illness, and you will also see gentle sessions like breathwork.

Is my worry too much for an early-stage cancer?

No. Fear does not depend on the stage, and members will not compare your diagnosis to theirs.

Do I need to turn my camera on?

Each group states its camera policy before you join, so you can choose one that suits you.

Where can I find medical information about melanoma and skin cancer?

The Skin Cancer Foundation (skincancer.org) covers all skin cancers, and AIM at Melanoma (aimatmelanoma.org) focuses on melanoma.

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