There is some basis for this. An unscientific survey of the group shows that some melanoma patients tend to be more accepting of doctors' diagnoses and prognoses than those who are so directly concerned with the patients' welfare. Although we give the impression that we are average, middle of the road Americans, possessing the virtues and values and frailties that are typical of humanity, we have something that sets us apart. At this time, melanoma does not have a cure. Early detection and surgical removal is the best treatment and the best hope of long term survival.
Therapies are almost always experimental.
This is the downside. But having melanoma is NOT a death sentence. As there is greater awareness of it, there is earlier treatment and that means a greater chance for survival. Though there is no cure, several of the newer high-tech therapies are making a difference. There is more information available, and information relieves fear and leads to effective action.