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Melanoma Patients' Information Page -
Information and support for patients and those who care for them. Medical library, abstract database, bulletin board and chat room.

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ABCDs of Melanoma Detection -
Look for danger signs in pigmented skin lesions. Presented by the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Cancerbackup: Understanding Malignant Melanoma -
Online booklet addresses the causes and treatments for the condition.

Status Code: 405 - Location: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Melanoma/
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CancerNews: Watch Your Back -
Overview of topics related to melanoma together with pictures.

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FAQ about Melanoma -
Links and information presented as an educational aid.

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Genetic Change in Jewish Melanoma - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/~csyakob
Scientific paper describes the genetics of the inherited condition in Jews. Presented by a researcher from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

Status Code: 302 - Location: http://www.weizmann.ac.il/homepage/pages/site_closed.html
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Genomel: Melanoma Genetics Consortium - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/~csyakob
Aimed at encouraging shared genetics information for familial melanoma. Chaired by Professor Bishop, University of Leeds, UK.

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Interferon for Melanoma - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/~csyakob
Provides some general information highlighting the possible role of a drug agent by the pharmaceutical firm Schering-Plough.

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Learn Melanoma.org - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/~csyakob
Learn how to improve early detection of suspicious moles.

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M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Melanoma - http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/melanoma
A discussion of the topic from this Houston, Texas institution.

Status Code: 302 - Location: http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/melanoma/
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Malignant Melanoma - http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/melanoma
Links and articles on research and treatment.

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Mayo Clinic: Melanoma Study Group - http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/melanoma
An interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists aimed at finding more effective therapies.

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Melanoma Care Consortium - http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/melanoma
Newsletter describes a new case of melanoma each month, followed by questions that health professionals can answer for education credit. Requires registration.

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Melanoma International Foundation - http://melanomainternational.org
Non-profit offers a resource guide, and tools for education about melanoma. Headquartered in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania.

Status Code: 301 - Location: http://melanomaintl.org/
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Melanoma Research Project Network - http://melanomainternational.org
Information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer. Includes decision-finding and self-examination modules, interactive sessions, publications, and links to related sites. [May not support all browsers.]

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Mole Melanoma Information - http://melanomainternational.org
Photographs together with descriptive information demonstrating skin changes that are clues to more serious problems.

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Mole Monitor UK - http://melanomainternational.org
London clinic offering services and information on mole mapping and computerized dermoscopy.

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NCCN: Melanoma - http://melanomainternational.org
Provides clinical practice guidelines for this disease.

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NCI: Melanoma - http://melanomainternational.org
Resource aimed at patients from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

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Northern California Melanoma Center - http://melanomainternational.org
Overview of the subject and contact details. Located at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California.

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Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver - http://melanomainternational.org
Includes information from an affected family member.

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Scansol: The MOLE Clinic - http://www.scansol.com/
Details the work of an advanced screening facility for melanoma in London, as well as other UK resources.

Status Code: 301 - Location: http://www.scansol.co.uk
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SkinLesions.net: Diagnosis of Melanoma - http://www.scansol.com/
Scientific site which highlights the use of computers in medicine.

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SunBlitz: Melanoma - http://www.scansol.com/
A survivor offers a guide to subjects including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.

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UK Melanoma Study Group - http://www.scansol.com/
London-based professional group for physicians and patients. Offers guidelines, meetings schedule and organizational overview.

Status Code: 200
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Understanding Melanoma - http://www.scansol.com/
General information about the condition including causes, diagnosis, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia.

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University of Pittsburgh: Melanoma - http://www.scansol.com/
Addresses a number of topics related to the condition.

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WebMD: Melanoma - http://www.scansol.com/
Find information on risks, causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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