Since I first googled melanoma upon learning of my husband's diagnosis, the Melanoma International Foundation has been a source of information and support. Armed with the experiences of many others diagnosed with Stage III melanoma, my husband and I were able to intelligently challenge the direction we were given from his plastic surgeon and enabled to select a health care facility that was a Center of Excellence for Melanoma. My husband's melanoma has unfortunately progressed since I first found the MIF forum website but it continues to give us the help we have needed to make intelligent decisions about which treatment path to follow. Right now, Melanoma research is happening at a break-neck clip and being able to learn of other Melanoma patients first hand experience with brand new drugs has helped us feel like we are in control of this awful disease. MIF provides invaluable support for people with melanoma and thie families.