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1.Actinic Keratosis Society
A resource center dedicated to providing information on the prevention and treatment of Actinic Keratosis, or pre-cancerous skin lesions.
URL:http://aks.org
2.OncoLink: Skin Cancer
This is the primary document on OncoLink for information regarding skin cancers (all types).
URL:http://oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/skin1/
3.Skin Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Information on squamous cell cancer, squamous skin cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma.
URL:http://skin.cancercenter.com
4.American Academy of Dermatology: Skin Cancer Risk Profile
The Personal Skin Cancer Risk Profile calculates an estimated risk for developing skin cancer according to personal information.
URL:http://www.aad.org/skinrisk.html
5.AfraidToAsk.com's Skin Cancer Online Guide
Free Information and photographs of skin cancers. Learn about malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and more. Find out how to tell if your mole is cancerous.
URL:http://www.afraidtoask.com/skinCA/
6.Understanding Skin Cancer - Cancer Backup
Information on skin cancer written by cancer specialists for skin cancer patients on all aspects of skin cancer including diagnosis, treatment and resources.
URL:http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/skin.htm
7.CancerIndex: Skin Cancer Directory
Information and links including sections on specific types of malignancies.
URL:http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks2s.htm
8.Catch Cancer: Skin Cancer
Catch Cancer, designed specifically for tournament anglers and professional fishing crews, is a program of preventative skin cancer screenings administered by licensed physicians, complemented by educational seminars and informational literature.
URL:http://www.catchcancer.org
9.Women's Cancer Information Project: Skin Cancer
Information from European Institute of Women's Health.
URL:http://www.eurohealth.ie/cancom/skin02.htm
10.Protecting Children's Skin from the Sun
Skin cancer is the commonest cancer in the UK. Research suggests that skin damage occurs many years before the development of skin cancer. This means that protecting children's skin from the sun is extremely important. Imperial Cancer Research Fund
URL:http://www.icnet.uk/research/factsheet/skinkids.html
11.InteliHealth: Skin Cancer
Includes basic information, prevention, and treatment options, and an ask-the-expert section. Reviewed by Harvard Medical School.
URL:http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8297/8297.html
12.Skin Cancer - The Facts
Skin Cancer Information - What is it? How do you get it? How do you treat it? How do you prevent it? Where to get help, and a true life story.
URL:http://www.jas.tj/skincancer/
13.Project S.A.F.E.T.Y. (Sun Awareness For Educating Today's Youth)
M. D. Anderson's skin cancer awareness and education curriculum for science and health teachers - grades 4-9. Module contains a CD-ROM in Mac or PC format.
URL:http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/projectsafety
14.MedicineNet - Skin Cancer
Some basic information and articles.
URL:http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Forum.asp?li=MNI&d=86&cu=16583&w=0&ArticleKey=478
15.Sloan-Kettering Skin Cancer Page
Exposure to the sun is the major risk factor for skin cancer, which will be diagnosed in about 800,000 people this year. From the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
URL:http://www.mskcc.org/patients_n_public/about_cancer_and_treatment/cancer_information_by_type/skin_cancer/index.html
16.How is Skin Cancer Treated
Treatment information for skin cancer patients, their families, and general public from the National Cancer Institute.
URL:http://www.ontumor.com/skin/treatment_pt/
17.Booklet: What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer
An important booklet from the National Cancer Institute for skin cancer patients, general public, and healthcare professionals. Highly recommended for initial reading.
URL:http://www.ontumor.com/skin/wynk/index.htm
18.Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer?
Melanoma is one of the most visible cancers, yet it's often overlooked. This Prevention.com report covers how and when to get checked for skin cancer, plus risk factors and prevention information.
URL:http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature/0,1204,806,00.html
19.Project Links: Basal Cell Carcinoma
An overview of basal cell carcinoma, followed by links to pictures, research articles and clinical trials.
URL:http://www.projectlinks.org/carcinoma
20.Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia
Specialst center for treatment and research in skin conditions.
URL:http://www.scfa.edu.au/
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