Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma
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Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma
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Organizations
| American Academy of Dermatology | |
| P.O. Box 4014 | |
| Schaumburg, IL 60618-4014 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free (847) 240-1280 |
| Fax: | (847) 240-1859 |
| E-mail: | mrc@aad.org |
| Web Address: | www.aad.org |
The American Academy of Dermatology provides information about the care of skin, hair, and nails. You can find a dermatologist in your area by calling 1-888-462-DERM (1-888-462-3376). | |
| American Cancer Society (ACS) | |
| Phone: | 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) |
| TDD: | 1-866-228-4327 toll-free |
| Web Address: | www.cancer.org |
The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free numbers have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions. | |
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | |
| NCI Publications Office | |
| 6116 Executive Boulevard | |
| Suite 3036A | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday |
| TDD: | 1-800-332-8615 |
| E-mail: | cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cancer.gov (or https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp# for live help online) |
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people with cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available. | |
| Skin Cancer Foundation | |
| 149 Madison Avenue | |
| New York, NY 10016 | |
| Phone: | (212) 725-5176 |
| Fax: | (212) 725-5751 |
| E-mail: | info@skincancer.org |
| Web Address: | www.skincancer.org |
The Skin Cancer Foundation is committed to educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention, early detection, and effective treatment. This Web site has information on skin cancer, prevention, "Ask the Expert," anti-aging, early detection, sunscreen, recommended products, and sun protective clothing. There are links to find a doctor and also to opportunities to get involved. | |
Last Updated:
October 14, 2008- Author:
- Bets Davis, MFA
- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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