Skin Cancer WisdomCard™
Health Centers
- Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF): Skin Cancer Facts
skincancer.org - Skin Cancer Facts
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Skin Cancer cancer.gov - Skin Cancer
- American Cancer Society (ACS): Skin Cancer Facts | All About Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell | All About Skin Cancer - Melanoma cancer.org - All About Skin Cancer - Melanoma
- MedlinePlus: Skin Cancer nlm.nih.gov - Skin Cancer
- MedicineNet: Skin Cancer medicinenet.com - Skin Cancer
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Skin Cancer (Cutaneous Oncology) Program umgcc.org - Skin Cancer (Cutaneous Oncology) Program
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Research Notes on Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are several types of skin cancers; the two most common are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Melanoma is a less common, but more dangerous form of skin cancer.
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Latest Headlines on Skin Cancer
What is Skin Cancer?
- Wikipedia: Skin Cancer
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Net: What is Skin Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - What is melanoma?
- AccessDNA: About Skin Cancer
What Are The Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Signs and Symptoms
- Skin Cancer Net: What Skin Cancer Looks Like
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Symptoms
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Symptoms
Photos of Skin Cancer
- Visual Dx Health: Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Melanoma
- Skin Cancer Net: Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Melanoma
- About.com: Skin Cancer/Melanoma Photo Gallery
- Dr. Melton: Skin Cancer Pictures
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Recognizing Neoplastic Skin Lesions: A Photo Guide
- DermNet: Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma and other Malignant Lesions | Melanocytic Nevi
- University of Iowa Dermatology Department: Skin Cancer Pictures
- NCI: Skin Cancer Visuals
What Are The Causes and Complications of Skin Cancer?
- SCF: Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Risk Factors | Basal & Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Causes | Risk Factors
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Cause | Risk Factors
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Cause | What Increases Your Risk
- NCI: Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Skin Cancer?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Treatment | Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Treatment
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Treatment
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Treatment
- NCI: Skin Cancer Treatment
- ACS: How is Squamous and Basal Skin Cancer Treated? | How Is Melanoma Treated?
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Skin Cancer?
- SCF: Melanoma | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Skin Cancer Fact Sheet | Melanoma Fact Sheet
- American Acedemy of Otolaryngology: Skin Cancer Types
- NCI: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- DermNet NZ: Skin Cancer
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - What Happens
- ACS: How Is Squamous and Basal Cell Skin Cancer Staged? | How Is Melanoma Staged?
How Do You Prevent Skin Cancer?
- SCF: Prevention Tips
- ACS: Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Prevention
- Skin Cancer Net: Prevention
- Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Prevention
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Skin Cancer
- ACS: Women with Skin Cancer, After Treatment and Beyond, Under 35 | Greg: Offering Hope to 'Sun Lovers'
- Melanoma Hope Network (MHN): Survivors Section | Memorials
- KVBC-TV: Three cautionary skin cancer stories
- LiveStrong: Jon Hickey
- Reader's Digest: Burned by the Sun
- Shade Foundation of America: Survivor Stories
- Your Magazine: Too Young To Get Skin Cancer?
- Cornelia Dobb: Skin Cancer - True Life Story
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Jim Fox
- The BDS Site: Squamous Cell Cancer - My Story
Foundations and Support Groups on Skin Cancer
- SCF: Skin Cancer Foundation
- ACS: Cancer Survivors Network
- AAD: American Academy of Dermatology
- MHN: Melanoma Hope Network
- Shade Foundation of America
- LiveStrong: Meeting Other Survivors
- CancerCare: Get Help
- Gilda's Club Worldwide: Our Clubhouses
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Skin Cancer
- The Cancer Forums: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Forum
- HealthBoards: Skin Cancer Message Board
- Yahoo: Skin Cancer Groups | Cancer Chat
- OncoChat: Online Peer Support
- MedHelp: Skin Cancer Questions
- eHealth Forum: Skin Cancer Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Skin Cancer
- PubMed: Skin Cancer Articles
- JAMA: Skin Cancer Articles
- Google Scholar: Skin Cancer Articles
- Archives of Dermatology: Skin Cancer Articles
- AAFP: Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Clinical Trials on Skin Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Basal Cell Carcinoma Studies | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Studies | Skin Melanoma Studies | Skin Neoplasms Studies
- NCI: Melanoma Trials | Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Trials
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Trials
- MHN: Trial Finder
- CenterWatch: Skin Cancer Studies
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