Additional resources for melanoma skin cancer
More information from your American Cancer Society
The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
A Parent's Guide to Skin Protection (also available in Spanish)
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Pain Control: A Guide for Those With Cancer and Their Loved Ones (also available in Spanish)
Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection
Sun Basics: Skin Protection Made Simple (information for children aged 8 to 14)
Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Lymphedema (for Cancers Other Than Breast Cancer)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence
Why You Should Know About Melanoma (also available in Spanish)
Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.
National organizations and Web sites*
In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:
American Academy of Dermatology
Toll free number: 1-888-462-3376 (1-888-462-DERM)
Web site: www.aad.org
Environmental Protection Agency
Web site: www.epa.gov/sunwise/
Melanoma Research Foundation
Toll free number: 1-800-673-1290
Web site: www.melanoma.org
Melanoma Patients Information Page: www.melanoma.org/community/mpip-melanoma-patients-information-page
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Skin Cancer Foundation
Toll-free number: 1-800-754-6490 (1-800-SKIN-490)
Web site: www.skincancer.org
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Last Medical Review: 09/20/2012
Last Revised: 05/30/2013