Living with melanoma

Getting practical and emotional support can help you cope with a diagnosis of melanoma, life during treatment and life after melanoma.

Skin care after melanoma skin cancer

Having melanoma means you’re at higher risk of getting another one. It's important to keep an eye on your skin and protect it from the sun. But you also need to get enough vitamin D.

Coping and support when you have melanoma skin cancer

Coping with cancer can be difficult. Help and support are available. There are things you can do, people to help and ways to cope with a diagnosis of melanoma.

Melanoma skin cancer resources and support organisations

Organisations, support groups and other resources are available to help you cope with melanoma and its treatment.

Last reviewed: 
06 May 2020
Next review due: 
08 May 2023