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Miles Against Melanoma 5k Run

Miles Against Melanoma is going to be the first annual 5K run/walk on May 14, 2011 with all proceeds going to the Skin Cancer Foundation. We truly hope you put this on your calendar and attend this exciting event!

Information on Skin Cancer and Skin Care

www.aad.org: The American Academy of Dermatology provides information about all kinds of dermatologic conditions and treatments, and is an excellent source of information on all varieties of Skill Cancer. Also, the AAD site provides a handy reference to help you find a dermatologist in your area.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma: The National Cancer Institute is a division of NIH and is one of the leaders in cancer research and treatment.

www.mohssurgery.org: The American Society for Mohs Surgery strongly promotes patient and public education in Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery has been shown to be a highly effective treatment for certain types of skin cancer, with a cure rate of up to 99% for certain tumors. The American Society for Mohs Surgery is a non-profit professional medical society of over 700 dermatologists, pathologists, and Mohs technicians. Founded in 1990, the ASMS is dedicated to the highest quality patient care and education relative to Mohs surgery as a specialized surgical treatment for skin cancer.

http://www.skincancer.org/melanoma/index.php: 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.

http://www.warts.org/library/melanoma-a-must-read.html: A comprehensive information site about melanoma.