This site can help you find a dermatologist in your area, and also provides information about skin cancer, including basic facts, risk factors, where to get local screenings, prevention, self-examination, diagnosis, and treatment. There is also information on melanoma provided in Spanish.
Here you will find comprehensive information from the National Cancer Institute about melanoma, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as treatment options by stage of disease. You can read about factors that affect the chances of recovery and about results of important melanoma clinical trials. Information is presented in two formats -- for patients and for health professionals -- and the site indicates when information was last updated. You can also search to find clinical trials involving patients with melanoma. Information is also available in Spanish.
Founded in 2003 by a melanoma survivor, the Melanoma International Foundation aims to bring hope to melanoma patients through support, early detection, education, and advocacy. Their Web site contains a wealth of up-to-date information on melanoma prevention, detection, and treatment, and is reviewed by melanoma experts from their Scientific Advisory Board comprised of physicians from centers of excellence for treating melanoma.
In the Melanoma Info section, you will find a "Pictorial Atlas," which contains pictures of different types of melanoma. You will also find a two-minute video to learn how to examine your skin, a glossary of melanoma-related terms, and useful advice for the newly diagnosed, such as information about the terms used in your pathology report.
In the Resources section, you will also find a list of NCI-approved comprehensive cancer centers, information on clinical trials, and links to additional melanoma resources online.
This site provides basic information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer, including melanoma, as well as tips for coping with skin cancer. A helpful guide shows what to look for while performing a self-examination. You can also search to find a physician who specializes in treating skin cancer and/or melanoma and locate a treatment center close to you.
