Melanoma Prevention
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MoleSafe
MoleSafe greatly assists in the early detection and intervention of melanoma by using digital dermascopic imaging.
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How to locate a dermarologist near you?
Early detection is crucial in terms of successfully surviving a melanoma diagnosis. Everyone, regardless of race or skin color, should receive a skin examination from a board certified dermatologist. The American Academy of Dermatology provides a doctor location service via their website.
Melanoma Self Screening
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What Does Melanoma Look Like?
An overview of what to look for when examining for melanoma. Describes the ABCDEs of what to look for.
Melanoma Clinical Trials
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National Institutes of Health- Nantion Cancer Institute
Located in Bethesda, MD, clinical trials are conducted- at no cost to the patient- to qualified melanoma patients. Dr. Steven Rosenberg oversees the trials as well as the melanoma research funded by Kate's Foundation. To learn more about present and future clinical trial visit www.cancer.gov
Melanoma Research
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Cancer.gov - Melanoma Home Page
This site provides current and accurate melanoma information from the National Cancer Institute, the Federal government's principal agency for cancer research.
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ClinicalTrials
Developed by NIH, this site provides patients, family members, health care professionals, and members of the public easy access to information on clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
Other Melanoma Links
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Northern California Melanoma Center
NCMC's Mission is to provide information about melanoma to patients, their families, and the medical community and we have created this web site to facilitate that goal.
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Melanoma Patients Information Page
The MPIP is a noncommercial site founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them.
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SkinCancerNet
SkinCancerNet is a comprehensive on-line melanoma information resource brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
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American Cancer Society
ACS is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.