Prevention
Can Melanoma Be Prevented? No cancer, including melanoma, is 100% preventable. Some risk factors for melanoma, such as skin type and family history, cannot…
Prevention
Can Melanoma Be Prevented? No cancer, including melanoma, is 100% preventable. Some risk factors for melanoma, such as skin type and family history, cannot…
Methods of Early Detection
Can Melanoma be detected early? Early detection means identifying melanoma as early as possible, when the disease is easiest to treat…
Privacy Policy
The AIM at Melanoma Foundation, formerly known as the Charlie Guild Melanoma Foundation and the James A. Schlipmann Melanoma Foundation (the “Foundation,” “we,” “us“)…
The Learning Center At A Glance
Support for People Living with Melanoma Our Melanoma Learning Center serves as a virtual hub for comprehensive melanoma education. We…
Walks
2026 Steps Against Melanoma Walks The 2026 Steps Against Melanoma Walk season is officially underway, and we are kicking off…
Getting A Second Opinion
…melanoma in order to get a second opinion. The following are ways to find a melanoma specialist: Your doctor: Ask…
Sun Exposure
Is Sun Exposure A Cause of Melanoma? Sun exposure (ultraviolet, or UV, radiation) is the main risk factor for melanoma. Cumulative sun exposure…
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | April 1, 2023
…of Medicine, Dermatology and Translational Science Co-Leader, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program UPMC Hillman Cancer Center https://youtu.be/RZwTYnItEUk Each presentation includes a 5-minute Q &…
OHSU | April 29, 2023
…Focus – Research Institution” according to the Carnegie Classification. Melanoma Community Meet & Greet Engage with melanoma experts at OHSU’s…
Patient Protection in Clinical Trials
…trial when there is an effective treatment for their condition. Because there are several available standard treatments for melanoma, placebos are…
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