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Resources that provide information & support related to: Melanoma
ASCO, the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (the world’s leading organization of medical professionals who treat people with cancer). Their “Cancer.Net” website is an accurate, reliable, and oncologist-approved source of information on more than fifty types of cancer.
The Melanoma Patients’ Information Page. An excellent website that includes information, support, chat rooms/support groups for patients and families living with melanoma.
Melanoma Research Project Network; this comprehensive resource provides info re. the diagnosis and options for treatment.
The American Academy of Dermatology’s website; click on patient information to get resources on skin cancer. Find a dermatologist, news and educational materials for skin conditions.
The National Cancer Institute’s Website; always an excellent resource for in-depth and accurate information on any kind of cancer.
Excellent source of information and support; also has a toll-free helpline staffed by professional oncology social workers: 1-800-813-4673. http://www.cancercare.org
Suggested reading:
What You Really Need to Know About Moles and Melanoma by Jill Schofield, M.D. and William Robinson, M.D.
Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment, by Catherine Poole.
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