Melanoma Patients' Information Page
- Information and support for patients and those who care for them. Medical library, abstract database, bulletin board and chat room.
ABCDs of Melanoma Detection - Look for danger signs in pigmented skin lesions. Presented by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Cancer.gov: Melanoma - Resource aimed at patients from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
FAQ about Melanoma - Links and information presented as an educational aid.
Genetic Change in Jewish Melanoma - Scientific paper describes the genetics of the inherited condition in Jews. Presented by a researcher from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Interferon for Melanoma - Provides some general information highlighting the possible role of a drug agent by the pharmaceutical firm Schering-Plough.
Mayo Clinic: Melanoma Study Group - An interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists aimed at finding more effective therapies.
Mole Melanoma Information - Photographs together with descriptive information demonstrating skin changes that are clues to more serious problems.
Northern California Melanoma Center - Overview of the subject and contact details. Located at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California.
Ocular Melanoma Hub - Links to clinical trials, research programs, abstract and full text articles.
SunBlitz: Melanoma - A survivor offers a guide to subjects including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
TheCancer.info: Melanoma - Provides information and resources for patients and the general public.
UCSF: Melanoma Center - Details the outreach of a patient educator and counselor at the University of California in San Francisco.
UK Melanoma Study Group - London-based professional group for physicians and patients. Offers guidelines, meetings schedule and organizational overview.
Understanding Malignant Melanoma - Online booklet from the UK organization CancerBACUP addressing the causes and treatments for the condition.
Understanding Melanoma - General information about the condition including causes, diagnosis, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia.
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