This section is made
in loving memory of
my mother,
who died of
melanoma
at the age of 45.

Lisa, MFPage Webmaster





Here's a list of some interesting Internet resources talking about Melanoma, something in English and something in Italian:

LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 3, 2008

Website in English
Wikipedia on Melanoma
History, epidemiology, prognostic factors, staging, treatment; very clear
Website in English
Melanoma Molecular Map Project
Excellent multidatabase dedicated to the research on melanoma biology and therapy
Website in English
Melanoma Research Foundation
US largest private organization devoted to melanoma; 'Pathways to a cure' is the motto
Website in English
Melanoma.com
Reliable source for the facts on melanoma. It has a 'Living with Melanoma' section
Website in English
START Oncology in Europe
Information on incidence, mortality and more about melanoma in the EU
Website in English
Skin Cancer Foundation
Excellent page, also containing an interesting section on Prevention
Website in English
Melanoma International Foundation
They offer help and education, also providing forums and blogs
Website in English
Melanoma Educational Foundation
They work to increases awareness of melanoma, also among students in the schools
Website in English
Melanoma Patients' Information Page
It gives information for treatment decisions and has very touching memorial pages
Website in English
Melanoma Patients Australia
'Connecting with patients, past and present, to help each other survive' is the mission
Website in English
The Melanoma Resource Center
Run by Mike, who's son died of Melanoma at the age of 30. Has a mail list (MEL-L)
Website in Italian
Melanoma in START Oncology in Europe
Di 'Alleanza Contro il Cancro', punto di riferimento sull’informazione oncologica
Website in Italian
Tumori della Pelle su AIRC.it
Pagina molto chiara nel sito dell'Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro
Website in Italian
Melanoma su SkinCancerDay.it
I numeri, descrizione ed elenco dei centri specialistici in tutta Italia
Website in Italian
Pagina del Melanoma su Wikipedia
Molto meno esaustiva della analoga inglese, ancora da ampliare nei contenuti
Website in Italian
Forum del Corriere della Sera
A cura del Dott. Natale Cascinelli, ospitato da 'Sportello Cancro' su Corriere.it
Website in Italian
Opuscolo informativo della LILT
Campagna informativa della Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori

 

SOME QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

"There's nothing wrong with your natural skin tone: It shows you're smart about sun protection, which will keep you looking younger longer."

from http://www.skincancer.org/tanning

"C'era una volta un neo che cresceva / e nessuno gli badava..."

da una campagna informativa della LILT


Some graphics I used above are a courtesy of Pat's Web Graphics at http://www.patswebgraphics.com... Thanks a lot.

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