Skin Cancer, Melanoma
Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
University of Iowa Department of Dermatology Department of Dermatology Home Page, University of Iowa Web Address: http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu This Web site, sponsored by the University of Iowa, provides information about and illustrations of numerous skin diseases, including skin cancer. Also provided are many links to other Web sites with public information and resources focused on skin disease.
Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology P.O. Box 4014 Schaumburg, IL 60618-4014 Phone: 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
(847) 240-1280Fax: (847) 240-1859 E-mail: mrc@aad.org Web Address: www.aad.org The American Academy of Dermatology provides information about the care of skin, hair, and nails. You can find a dermatologist in your area by calling 1-888-462-DERM (1-888-462-3376).
American Cancer Society Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) TDD: 1-866-228-4327 (toll-free) Web Address: www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free numbers have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions.
American Melanoma Foundation 12395 El Camino Real Suite 117 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: (619) 448-0991 Web Address: http://www.melanomafoundation.org The American Melanoma Foundation (AMF) is a charitable, nonprofit organization that funds research on melanoma. AMF also provides education to the public on melanoma prevention and supports melanoma patients and their families.
Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI Public Inquiries Office 6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322 Suite 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Web Address: http://www.nci.nih.gov This free telephone service is provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to cancer patients, their families, the public, and health professionals. They may provide referral to local resources and services, and will send cancer information on request. CIS also provides information on clinical trials. Information is provided in English and Spanish.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) NCI Publications Office 6116 Executive Boulevard Suite 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday TDD: 1-800-332-8615 E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov Web Address: www.cancer.gov (or https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp# for live help online) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people with cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available.
Skin Cancer Foundation 149 Madison Avenue Suite 901 New York, NY 10016 Phone: 1-800-SKIN-490 (1-800-754-6490) E-mail: info@skincancer.org Web Address: http://www.skincancer.org The foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides information on all aspects of skin cancer. It also publishes journals with nontechnical articles on skin cancer.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: January 11, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology | |
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