http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/melanoma
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
The National Cancer Institute has written this booklet to help people with melanoma and their families and friends better understand this disease. We hope others will read it as well to learn more about melanoma. This booklet discusses risks and prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. It also has information about resources and sources of support to help patients cope with melanoma.