American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) www.aacr.org

The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, and communication. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. 866.423.3965

American Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) www.acor.org

ACOR is a unique collection of online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment.

American Cancer Society (ACS)  www.cancer.org

A nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting cancer through research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. This site provides in-depth information on every major cancer type, access to recent news articles, and additional on- and off-line resources. The site also includes a directory of medical resources, links to other cancer-related sites, resources for media representatives, and information on the Society's research grants program, advocacy efforts, and special events. 800.ACS.2345

American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) www.cancer.net 

The American Society of Clinical Oncologists  is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer.This web site provides accurate, reliable and doctor approved cancer information from ASCO.

Cancer Research Institute www.cancerresearch.org

The Cancer Research Institute is a foundation dedicated to the development and application of immunological approaches to cancer and allied diseases. The site has both professional and public information services that may be of help in regard to melanoma. 800.992.2623

CancerQuest www.cancerquest.org

This Web site, sponsored by Emory University, was designed to empower cancer patients, cancer survivors, students, health workers, and others with a better understanding of the disease process and current approaches to cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. No assumptions are made about previous knowledge of cancer or biology.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) www.cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute site is a comprehensive consumer and professional resource on the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer; rehabilitation from cancer; and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families. In addition, the National Cancer Institute provides information about grant and funding opportunities, plans for cancer research, and training programs for cancer investigators. 800.4.CANCER

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) www.nccn.org

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, working together to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers and dedicated to research that improves the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care. NCCN offers a number of programs to help you and your family make informed decisions about your health. 888.909.NCCN

National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nih.gov

The National Institutes of Health is one of the world's foremost medical research centers and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. This site provides extensive consumer and professional information on a wide range of diseases and conditions, news and events, scientific resources, and grant and funding opportunities. 301.496.4000