Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Advocacy, Education, and Support Groups

The following organizations provide a variety of support programs and educational materials for people with non-melanoma skin cancer and their family members, caregivers, and friends. However, this is not an endorsement of these organizations and the information they provide. You should always discuss any questions or concerns you have with your health care provider.

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org

Toll-free information line: 1-800-ACS-2345

TTY: 1-866-228-4327

E-mail: http://www.cancer.org/asp/contactUs/

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy, and service. ACS operates the National Cancer Information Center, a call center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The center answers questions about cancer, links callers with resources in their communities, and provides information on local events.

CancerCare

http://www.cancercare.org

Telephone: 1-800-813-4673

E-mail: info@cancercare.org

CancerCare, founded in 1944, is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs–including counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help–are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free. 

National Cancer Institute

http://www.cancer.gov

Toll-free information line: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

TTY: 1-800-332-8615

LiveHelp: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp

E-mail: http://www.cancer.gov/contact 

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a federal agency and a component of the National Institutes of Health. NCI supports and conducts research, training, and education. NCI operates the Cancer Information Service, which answers questions about cancer by telephone, TTY, instant messaging (through the LiveHelp service), and e-mail. NCI’s website includes information about various cancer topics, research, and cancer statistics.

SHADE® Foundation of America

http://www.shadefoundation.org/

E-mail: http://www.shadefoundation.org/emform

The SHADE Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Ariz., which is involved in education, funding to communities for skin cancer prevention programs, and advocacy on behalf of tanning legislation. The foundation’s website offers information on skin cancer prevention, self-examinations, skin cancer screening programs, and support groups.

Skin Cancer Foundation

http://www.skincancer.org

Telephone: 1-800-skin-490

E-mail: info@skincancer.org

The Skin Cancer Foundation educates the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention, and the need for early detection and effective treatment. The organization publishes a monthly newsletter and its website provides tips on protecting skin from the sun, information about basal and squamous cell skin cancers, and an Ask the Expert feature.

SkinCancerNet

http://www.skincarephysicians.com/skincancernet

The American Academy of Dermatology offers skin cancer education through SkinCancerNet. This website offers information on preventing, diagnosing, and treating skin cancer; visual guides on basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin; and assistance in locating a dermatologist.