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Definition of Melanoma:
A form of cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make the pigment melanin). It may begin in a mole (skin melanoma), but can also begin in other pigmented tissues, such as in the eye or in the intestines.
MELANOMA BOOKLET:
Some of the topics covered within the booklet include background information regarding:
The Skin, Cancer Cells, Types of Skin Cancer, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Second Opinion, Taking Part in Cancer Research, Follow-up Care, Prevention, How to Check your Skin and Sources of Support
To learn more, download "What you need to know about Melanoma and other Skin Cancers" booklet in PDF format.
Melanoma
CLINICAL TRIALS
A 10-Step Guide to Finding a Cancer Treatment Trial
This guide covers topics such as: Understanding Clinical Trials, Topics to discuss with your Doctor, Checklist, NCI Trial Lists, Other Trials, Identifying Potential Trials, Contacting the Trial Team, Asking Questions, Deciding with your Doctor & Making a Trial Appointment.
To learn more, please download the Guide in PDF format.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Hotline
NCI information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.
1-800-4-CANCER ( 1-800-422-6237)
MELANOMA OPEN CLINICAL TRIALS
Open clinical trials are those that are currently recruiting patients.To locate Melanoma open trials, please click here.
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Reporting Drug Adverse Events to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
If you are currently taking medication and experience adverse reactions, you may want to report it to the FDA. For more information, please click here.
Note- The external link will take you to the FDA reporting site.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
The following external links may be useful in locating a cancer support community within your area:
How to find a Support Group (from the American Association for Cancer Research)
Coping with Cancer & Support Issues (from the National Cancer Institute)