Directory of Melanoma Resources

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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, originating in the melanocytes, the cells containing color.

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Resources in This Category

• FAQ about Melanoma

  http://www.tustison.com/melfaq.html
  Links and information presented as an educational aid.

• Genomel: Melanoma Genetics Consortium

  http://www.genomel.org/
  Aimed at encouraging shared genetics information for familial melanoma. Chaired by Professor Bishop, University of Leeds, UK.

• Interferon for Melanoma

  http://www.melanoma.com/
  Provides some general information highlighting the possible role of a drug agent by the pharmaceutical firm Schering-Plough.

• Malignant Melanoma

  http://digilander.libero.it/camdic/nevo.html
  Links and articles on research and treatment.

• Melanoma Care Consortium

  http://www.melanomacare.org/
  Newsletter describes a new case of melanoma each month, followed by questions that health professionals can answer for education credit. Requires registration.

• Melanoma International Foundation

  http://melanomainternational.org/
  Non-profit offers a resource guide, and tools for education about melanoma. Headquartered in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania.

• Melanoma Research Foundation

  http://www.melanoma.org/
  Dedicated to finding a cure, this non-profit also offers information and resources to patients, family and friends. Located in New Jersey, USA.

• Mole Melanoma Information

  http://www.dermatology.org/molemelanoma/introduction.html
  Photographs together with descriptive information demonstrating skin changes that are clues to more serious problems.

• NHS Choices: Skin Cancer (Malignant Melanoma)

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Malignant-melanoma/
  Provides information on this cancerous tumour that develops in skin cells. Includes a mole self assessment tool and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Northern California Melanoma Center

  http://www.melanomacenter.com/
  Overview of the subject and contact details. Located at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California.

• Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver

  http://www.lafn.org/~bc534/OcularMelMets.htm
  Includes information from an affected family member.

• Understanding Malignant Melanoma

  http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Melanoma/Melanoma.aspx
  Online booklet addresses the causes and treatments for the condition.

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