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Cancer Quest: Skin Cancer
Contains detailed information on skin cancer: types, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and more.
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Emory University: Cancer Quest
Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer
This site provides an excellent overview of skin cancer to include, types, diagnosis, treatment and other related information.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. These range from annoying but relatively benign bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders, to skin cancer and severe burns,...
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Kids Health: Tanning
Most people, especially young adults, think they look better with a tan. But excessive sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin and can lead to skin cancer. Find out how to be smart in the sun.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Pdq): Prevention
This site from the National Cancer Institute provides detailed information about skin cancer and the prevention of skin cancer. Also provides information about other organizations to contact regarding skin cancer and cancer prevention.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
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Onco Link: All About Melanoma
The topics examined in this thorough site are: what is melanoma, am I at risk for melanoma, how can I prevent melanoma, what screening tests are available, what are the signs of melanoma, how is melanoma diagnosed and staged, and what...
WebMD
Web Md: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Information on the three main types of skin cancer, what causes skin cancer, what its symptoms are, how skin cancer is diagnosed, how it is treated, and ways in which you can avoid getting skin cancer.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Science Ambassador Fellowship: Lesson Plans
This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society: Stay Healthy
This large site from the American Cancer Society offers comprehensive information on many kinds of cancer. From the left navigation bar, click to Prevention, Early Detection, Nutrition and Prevention, or Environmental Risks.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma) Patient Version
This resource discusses a wide variety of topics related to skin cancer including types, prevention symptoms, and treatment.
University of Texas Libraries
University of Texas: Ray and the Sunbeatables
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center created and developed Ray and the Sunbeatables: A Sun Safety Curriculum. The evidence-based curriculum educates children, parents and teachers about sun protection and promotes sun safety...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Skin
Information on skin cancer: risk factors, the different types of skin cancer, and how to protect one's skin when exposed to the sun.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Ozone Depletion and Global Environmental Change
[Free Registration/Login Required] Mainly a thematic unit to give teachers a background in CFCs and ozone depletion, this site has a wealth of information for student research.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Which Sunscreen Should You Choose?
Mary Poffenroth explains how sunscreens work and compares different application methods, SPFs, and active ingredients to help you make the best choice. [4:39]
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancerbackup: Skin Cancer Information Center
Ultraviolet light, sunlamps, and sunbeds have all contributed to the increase of skin cancer. This thorough site examines the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this form of cancer.
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Womenshealth.gov: Skin Cancer
The National Women's Health Center Institute provides this site. It is detailed information about all aspects of skin cancer.
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Imperial College: Cf Cs
This site from the Imperial College of Science provides a chemistry based discussion of CFCs with formulas and Molecular structures.
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Med News: Skin Cancer
This site contains a description of skin cancer, an explanation of the stages of skin cancer, and discusses treatment options.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Cancer Overview
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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American Academy of Dermatology
This resource provides a variety of information and research regarding skin cancer.
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Kids Health: The Whole Story on Skin
This website offers a simple, yet detailed explanation on the structure and function of skin.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer
This resource provides an excellent overview of skin cancer to include, types, diagnosis, treatment, and other related information.