Melanoma Awareness is a
501(c)(3) Public Charity, focused on raising public awareness about melanoma risks, causes, and preventions.
Melanoma is a very serious form of cancer that occurs most often in the skin and less frequently in the eye or the lining of the nose, mouth, or genitals.
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Did you know? There were about 68,000 new cases of melanoma and about 8,700 deaths in 2010 in the United States. This is up from 48,000 new cases and 7,700 deaths in 2000, according to the American Cancer Society.
Looking for a Melanoma Support Group, answers to frequently asked questions or other helpful resources?
Visit Our Resource Center to find this information and more and learn how to be your own advocate!
 
Looking for free skin care checks?
Click here to search for a free screening in your area.
 
Live in the Twin Cities with no health insurance or low income? Visit the Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP) for more information.
 
 
Join Melanoma Discussions!
Click here to have discussions with Melanoma Survivors, Caregivers, or Doctors, learn about events occurring in your area, and more!
Or visit MDJunction or Melanoma Research Foundation, online support groups for melanoma patients, family members and friends, dedicated to dealing with Melanoma, together.
Melanoma Awareness