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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of melanoma.

Alternative Names

Skin Cancer

Resources

www.skincancer.org -- The Skin Cancer Foundation (800-SKIN-490)
www.aad.org -- American Academy of Dermatology
www.asds-net.org -- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
www.cancer.org -- American Cancer Society (800-ACS-2345)
www.asds-net.org -- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov -- National Cancer Institute
www.clinicaltrials.gov -- Find clinical trials
www.cdc.gov -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (888-842-6355)
www.nccn.org -- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
www.asco.org -- American Society for Clinical Oncology
www.epa.gov/sunwise/overview.html -- UV index information
www.mpip.org -- Melanoma Patients' Information Page
www.skincarephysicians.com -- Information on skin conditions
www.oncolink.com -- University of Pennsylvania cancer site
www.aad.org/findaderm_intro.html -- Find a dermatologist
www.solumbra.com -- Sun Precautions (800-882-7860)
www.sunprotectiveclothing.com -- Sun Protective Clothing (800-353-8778)

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