Melanoma Resources
This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about Melanoma, along with information on Moles and Dysplastic Nevi, and how they may be related to melanoma, for patients, caregivers and other interested parties. 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™ Melanoma – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease. 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 melanoma. Additional general information on lab tests, diagnostic testing and imaging, pathology, etc. Screening and Prevention
NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Skin Cancer Screening – This 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 – This 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
NCCN Treatment Guidelines for Melanoma – This booklet for patients from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information on the way melanoma is treated at the nation's leading cancer centers. NCI PDQ®: Melanoma Treatment – This NCI document details treatment options for patients with melanoma cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version. Additional treatment information for all types of cancer. Treatment Related Issues
Nutrition
Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer. Resources and Support
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.
American Melanoma Foundation - The American Melanoma Foundation is a voluntary health agency, registered charitable, non-profit organization. AMF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to serving the needs of patients and communities nationwide, and is a member of the National Council On Skin Cancer Prevention.
Melanoma Research Foundation - A not for profit organization that states its mission is to Research to find treatments for melanoma, educate patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and to act as an advocate for the melanoma community.
Learn about other organizations for people will all types of cancer. Survivorship Resources
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