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Skin Cancer Resources
This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell and squamous cell. These are sometimes called nonmelanoma skin cancer. A much less common type of skin cancer, melanoma, is discussed in a separate area. In addition, we have also included information on a rare type of skin cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma.
If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.
General
What You Need To Know About™ Skin Cancer - National Cancer Institute (NCI) publication that introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.
Merkel Cell Cancer - NCI fact sheet that introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma.
In The Know Skin Cancer - This newsletter, published by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, provides up-to-date information on skin cancer including signs and symptoms as well as screening information.
Cancer.Net – The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.Net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on non-melanoma skin cancer.
Screening and Prevention
NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Skin Cancer Screening – NCI document details screening procedures that may be used. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Understanding Your Risk: Skin Cancer - This interactive site from NCI is about cancer risk. It includes a risk assessment test you can take to determine your risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Having this type of information can help you make informed decisions about what you can do to lower your risk.
NCI PDQ®: Skin Cancer Prevention – NCI document details information on skin cancer and how often it occurs, describes skin cancer prevention methods, and gives current facts about which people or groups of people would most likely be helped by following skin cancer prevention methods. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment
NCI PDQ®: Skin Cancer Treatment - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with skin cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
MedlinePlus® - This Web site from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus® contains an illustrated medical encyclopedia that provides information on this screening test for skin cancer:
NCI PDQ®: Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin. This is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment Related Issues
Nutrition
Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.
Resources and Support
Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.
Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology - The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of over 13,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States. The Academy has a Public Resource Center that provides resources, publications and information to the general public.
Skin Cancer Foundation - The Skin Cancer Foundation is an international foundation dedicated to educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.
