Skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface, or epithelial layer, of the skin. Here you will find information pertaining to skin cancer, including the various types of the disease.
Recommended Resources
The Canadian Melanoma Foundation web site contains information and research details about skin cancer, including causes, detection, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.derm.ubc.ca/division/cmf/cmf1.htm
Web site offers educational articles and other information about research and treatment of malignant melanoma, including a downloadable ebook.
http://digilander.libero.it/camdic/nevo.html
The Melanoma Care Consortium's newsletter describes a new case of melanoma each month, followed by questions that health professionals can answer; requires registration.
http://www.melanomacare.org/
The Melanoma Education Foundation is a non-profit which offers information on self-detection and prevention, patient stories, and other references.
http://www.skincheck.org/
The Melanoma Research Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure. Web site also offers information and resources to patients, family and friends.
http://www.melanoma.org/
Melanoma Research Project provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer; complete with self-examination modules.
http://www.melresproj.com/
Provides the general public with information and resources on skin cancer. Includes prevention guidelines, self examination, sun protection tips and product reviews, and UV information.
http://www.skincancer.org
SunBlitz offers a survivor's guide to topics including symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of skin, skin cancer and melanoma.
http://www.sunblitz.com/
Tiffany's Melanoma Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides information, personal stories, and articles related to skin cancer.
http://www.tiffanysmelanomafoundation.org/
