All entries in each category are listed in alphabetical order, not by importance. The Melanoma Research Foundation was founded by melanoma patients and survivors to fund melanoma research. The web site provides links to many other sources of information and support. The American Cancer Society has many national and local programs to help cancer patients with travel, lodging, and emotional support. Email subscribers receive copies of emails sent by any member of the group to the listserv.
Some active groups generate dozens of messages a day.
Email discussion groups are an excellent way to connect with people in similar circumstances. A live chat is similar to walking into a room where a discussion is already taking place except you will be typing your messages. In the bulletin board type of chat room, a participant may post a message, and others will usually respond right below that message. With any of these support groups, you may elect to participate or just observe by reading the messages of others and the responses that their messages generate. The Mel-L Mailing List .