Educational Material
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - LINKS
College of American Pathologists - Patient Education - MyBiopsy.org
Pathologists, physicians who study tissues and cells to identify and diagnose cancer and other diseases, have developed individual patient information sheets on a variety of cancer and cancer-related diseases. Visit this patient source of information about Cancer Diagnosis.
www.mybiopsy.org
The American Academy of Dermatology
It is the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of over 16,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States. The Academy is committed to excellence in patient care, medical and public education, research, professionalism and member service and support.
www.aad.org
The American Cancer Society (ACS)
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
www.cancer.org
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment. It is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world's most common cancer, now occurring at epidemic levels. More than a million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. The Foundation's mission is to decrease the incidence of the disease by means of public and professional education, medical training, and research.
www.skincancer.org