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Additional resources

More information from your American Cancer Society

The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered through our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

A Parent’s Guide to Skin Protection (also available in Spanish)

Melanoma Skin Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Skin Cancer: Basal and Squamous Cell (also available in Spanish)

Sun Basics: Skin Protection Made Simple (brochure for children aged 8 to 14)

Why You Should Know About Melanoma (also available in Spanish)

National organizations and Web sites*

In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of 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: http://www.epa.gov/sunwise

Melanoma Research Foundation
Toll free number: 1-800-673-1290
Web site: www.melanoma.org

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER); TYY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov

Skin Cancer Foundation
Toll-free number: 1-800-754-6490 (1-800-SKIN-490)
Web site: www.skincancer.org

*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.

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: 01/25/2013