Melanoma Skin Cancer

Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread. If you have melanoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about melanoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.

About Melanoma Skin Cancer
Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
Treating Melanoma Skin Cancer
After Treatment

Quick Guides

After a Skin Cancer Diagnosis

If you’ve just been diagnosed with skin cancer, this short guide can help you know what to expect. 
Skin Cancer Fact Sheet

Get the facts about skin cancer, including risk factors, prevention, early detection, treatment, and more. 

Tools & Resources

Skin Cancer Image Gallery

See examples of skin cancer, as well as other non-cancerous types of skin growths in this gallery.
Skin Biopsy and Treatment Procedures

Explore 3D interactive animations of common biopsy and treatment procedures for skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Videos

Our skin cancer video collection features videos on skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to reduce them, what to look for, and treatment options.

Quiz: Skin Cancer

Test your knowledge of these 6 common beliefs about skin cancer with this short quiz.
Cancer Care Toolkit

Organize your cancer journey with the American Cancer Society Cancer Care Toolkit.
Caregiver Resource Guide

A helpful tool for people who are caring for someone with cancer. View the complete guide here.

News & Stories

Skin Cancer News
Stories of Hope
Skin Cancer Research Highlights