My best friend was treated for melanoma last month. Her cancer was on the leg. Apparently, it is very common in women. It was a very difficult period. In my research, I have learned and collected many good resources and just want to share it with anyone who will need it:
1) A good comprehensive easy to read book "Beating Melanoma--The survival manual" It really gives us the step by step process to deal with it. Very practical.

2) good reading material from the mayo clinic. good source to learn what is melanoma and other basic issues
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/melanoma/ DS00439/DSECTION=symptoms

3) great resource for patients with advanced disease; for anyone looking for a clinicl trials
http://www.cancer.gov/search/ResultsClinic alTrials.aspx?protocolsearchid=6389680&ver s=1
Hope these are useful