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Melanoma Early Detection Resources 


Statistics tell us that melanoma caught early is highly curable. When it has progressed and spread to other organs, however, survival rates decrease dramatically. You yourself are your best early detector.


THE ABCDE'S OF MELANOMA
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​EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SKIN EXAM: download our brochure
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​ACRAL LENTIGINOUS MELANOMA: download the brochure from Mollie’s Fund
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FIND A DERMATOLOGIST
​Visit the American Academy of Dermatology website to search for a dermatologist or a free skin screening in your area:
Find a dermatologist
Find a screening

Want to organize a free screening in your area? AAD can help:
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TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE AWARE
Oregon Health and Science University's War on Melanoma website provides a number of early detection information and resources, including a Melanoma Early Detection e-module.

TRACK YOUR MOLES AND HELP RESEARCH
Have any worrisome moles? Keep tabs on them with 
Mole Mapper. Download the free Mole Mapper app to your iPhone or iPad. Mole Mapper allows you to photograph, measure, and track your moles over time so that you can easily become aware of any changes. Keep your data private or share it with researchers and help create a database that could make Mole Mapper a screening and diagnostic tool.

BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS: get trained to help detect skin cancer

IMPACT Melanoma offers a free online training and certification program for beauty industry professionals: The Skinny On Skin
  • About us
  • About our members
  • Melanoma Resources
    • Sun safety resources
    • Early detection resources
    • Resources for Patients, Caregivers, and Loved Ones >
      • Clinical Trial Navigator
      • Support Groups and Mentoring >
        • Imerman Angels
        • Melanoma Exchange
        • Melanoma Network of Canada
      • Quality of Life Resources
      • Families and Caregivers
      • Additional sources of information and support
    • Research news
    • Public Policy News and Resources
  • Sun Savvy 365
    • About Melanoma
    • Early Detection
    • Prevention and Sun Safety
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • Annual Meeting 2023
    • Melanoma Awareness Month
    • Annual Meeting 2022
    • Virtual Fall Conference
    • Calendar
  • Become Involved
    • Become a member foundation
    • Become an individual member
    • Renew your membership
    • Become a partner
    • Donate or become a sponsor
    • Thanks to our supporters
  • News
  • Blog
  • Contact us
  • Member resources
    • Executive Board meeting minutes
    • Member Survey results
    • MAC documents and materials
    • Social medial tips and resources
    • Fact sheets and letters for your use
    • Shared member resources
    • Sunscreen samples and other resources
    • Annual meeting materials
    • Toolkits >
      • Silent auction
      • Golf outing