The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Forum Code of Conduct

This community was formed to bring together those who have been affected by melanoma. The primary goal is to provide positive support and information to all within the melanoma community.

To that end, posts that are in violation of any of the below will be removed:

  • Personal attacks or inflammatory posts of any kind
  • Slanderous posts impugning the character or ability of any health care provider, health care institution, or organization
  • Slanderous posts impugning the care received or service provided by any health care provider or health care institution
  • Abusive or obscene language
  • Commercial posts of any kind
  • Spam

Please note: the MRF reserves the right to revoke posting permissions of users who repeatedly violate the code of conduct.

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About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.