Skin Cancer - Further Info

Whether you're seeking general research or information on a specific type of cancer, the Health Alliance is here help. Use the information on this page to educate yourself and to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Healthy Living Skin Cancer Library

May 2001
Sun Damage and Skin Cancer

The damage done by sun exposure remains long after a suntan has faded.

April 2000
Eight Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer

Learn prevention and detection tips.

June 1999
Sunbathe Now, Pay Later

Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers, affecting an estimated 700,000 Americans every year.

July 1998
Bright Ideas In Sun Safety

Protecting your skin while having fun in the sun.

July 1997
Melanoma

It is true that skin tone and pigmentation play a part in skin cancer. People who are light-haired, fair-skinned, and blue-eyed are more likely to burn and they have a greater risk for skin cancer. However, even dark skin can burn and develop skin cancer.

Web Resources

American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org

Melanoma Education Foundation
http://skincheck.com

Melanoma Patients' Information Page
http://www.mpip.org

The Melanoma Research Foundation
http://www.melanoma.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Web site
http://www.nci.nih.gov
For news, educational tutorials, CancerNet, or PDQ.

The Skin Cancer Foundation
http://www.skincancer.org

Fighting Cancer articles from the Health Alliance

The Health Alliance's monthly Healthy Living articles about dealing with cancer. Read about distinct cancer types, foods that heal, and therapies that reduce the pain of cancer sufferers.

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