Melanoma Patients' Information Page
- Information and support for patients and those who care for them. Medical library, abstract database, bulletin board and chat room.
- http://www.mpip.org
Melanoma International Foundation - Non-profit offers an extensive resource guide, and tools for education about melanoma. Headquartered in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. - http://melanomainternational.org
WebMD: Melanoma - Find information on risks, causes, symptoms and treatment options. - http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/default.htm
Melanoma Research Project Network - Comprehensive information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer. Includes decision-finding and self-examination modules, interactive sessions, publications, and links to related sites. [May not support all browsers.] - http://www.melresproj.com/
Scansol: The MOLE Clinic - Details the work of an advanced screening facility for melanoma in London, as well as other UK resources. - http://www.scansol.com/
Malignant Melanoma - Links and articles on research and treatment. - http://digilander.libero.it/camdic/nevo.html
Genomel: Melanoma Genetics Consortium - Aimed at encouraging shared genetics information for familial melanoma. Chaired by Professor Bishop, University of Leeds, UK. - http://www.genomel.org
Melanoma Care Consortium - Newsletter describes a new case of melanoma each month, followed by questions that health professionals can answer for education credit. Requires registration. - http://www.melanomacare.org
Mayo Clinic: Melanoma Study Group - An interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists aimed at finding more effective therapies. - http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/melanoma/
FAQ about Melanoma - Links and information presented as an educational aid. - http://www.tustison.com/melfaq.html
ABCDs of Melanoma Detection - Look for danger signs in pigmented skin lesions. Presented by the American Academy of Dermatology. - http://www.aad.org/public/News/DermInfo/DInfoABCDsMelanoma.htm
Learn Melanoma.org - Learn how to improve early detection of suspicious moles. - http://learnmelanoma.org
Mole Monitor UK - London clinic offering services and information on mole mapping and computerized dermoscopy. - http://www.molemonitor.co.uk
UK Melanoma Study Group - London-based professional group for physicians and patients. Offers guidelines, meetings schedule and organizational overview. - http://www.melanomastudygroup.co.uk
Understanding Melanoma - General information about the condition including causes, diagnosis, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia. - http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=56
CancerNews: Watch Your Back - Overview of topics related to melanoma together with pictures. - http://www.cancernews.com/articles/melanoma.htm
SunBlitz: Melanoma - A survivor offers a guide to subjects including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. - http://www.sunblitz.com
Interferon for Melanoma - Provides some general information highlighting the possible role of a drug agent by the pharmaceutical firm Schering-Plough. - http://www.melanoma.com/
NCI: Melanoma - Resource aimed at patients from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. - http://www.cancer.gov/CancerInformation/CancerType/melanoma
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. - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/~csyakob
University of Pittsburgh: Melanoma - Addresses a number of topics related to the condition. - http://www.upmc.edu/healthmed/services/Cancer/Melanoma/default.htm
Mole Melanoma Information - Photographs together with descriptive information demonstrating skin changes that are clues to more serious problems. - http://www.dermatology.org/molemelanoma/introduction.html
Northern California Melanoma Center - Overview of the subject and contact details. Located at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California. - http://www.melanomacenter.com/