Patient Education Resources

Skin Cancer - These fact sheets on different skin cancers are offered by the University of Maryland Medicine.

What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer - The National Cancer Institute covers all the info you need on skin cancer.

About Squamous Cell - Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma, afflicts more than 200,000 Americans each year.

Cancer Facts - The National Cancer Institute has created dozens of fact sheets about all aspects of cancer, they can be accessed here. They also have versions in Spanish.

CancerBACUP: Skin Information Centre - This British organization provides useful information on skin cancer.

Cryosurgery - Learn how this technique is used to treat some kinds of cancer.

Golfers and Skin Cancer - The American Cancer Society has created this information.

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Read the latest news and research from this respected Cancer Center.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer – Check out this site for more information on squamous cell cancer.

Men Who Care About Their Skin Protect It - The site familydoctor.org explains how.

Readings on Skin Cancer - The nation's leading medical associations have compiled their publications on skin cancer at this site.

Skin Cancer Facts - See this information from the American Cancer Society for the basics about skin cancer.

Skin Cancer Risks: Understanding the Puzzle - The National Cancer Institute has created this interactive site.

When To See a Dermatologist - Learn what to look for and when to call in the specialist.