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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
Address:
PO Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone:
1-866-503-SKIN (US toll free)
202-842-3555
Internet address:
http://www.aad.org
Description of services provided:
This website provides educational patient information on melanoma and a feature to help you find a dermatologist in your area.
American Cancer Society
Address:
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.org/
Description of services provided:
The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients with melanoma and their families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research. It takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
National Cancer Institute
Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
6116 Executive Boulevard
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.gov
Description of services provided:
The National Cancer Institute provides information about melanoma and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer; its website also includes information about clinical trials.
Last reviewed July 2008 by Ross Zeltser, MD, FAAD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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