This page includes links to all the resources on skin cancer contained within this site. We encourage you to use this information to help MCC member and partner organizations promote skin cancer awareness and accomplish the MCC Skin Cancer Goal for 2009-2015.
Skin Cancer Facts for Michigan http://epa.gov/sunwise/statefacts.html
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have written fact sheets that give state-specific information about skin cancer incidence and prevention.
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations on Limiting Sun Exposure in Children and Supporting Legislation to Prohibit Salon Tanning by Minors http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2010-3501v1
Rates of skin cancer — including melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer — continue to rise, even in young people. A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement and corresponding technical report, "Ultraviolet Radiation: a Hazard to Children and Adolescents," published in the March 2011 print issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 28, 2011), offer guidance to parents and pediatricians on skin cancer prevention and safe sun exposure practices.
Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. http://cancercontrolplanet.cancer.gov
The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Web portal is a collaborative effort aimed at providing access to data and resources that can help cancer control planners, health educators, program staff, and researchers design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cancer control programs. Topic areas include: breast cancer; cervical cancer; colorectal cancer; diet and nutrition; informed decision making; physical activity; sun safety; survivorship; and tobacco control.The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Web portal is intended to help its audience achieve its shared goals of reducing cancer incidence and the number of deaths from cancer and enhancing quality of life for cancer survivors. Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. sponsors include: the National Cancer Institute; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the American Cancer Society; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; and the Commission on Cancer.
Cancer Survival Toolbox www.canceradvocacy.org/toolbox
The award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free, self-learning audio program that has been developed by leading cancer organizations to help people develop important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of their illness. The program contains a set of basic skills to help navigate a diagnosis and special topics on key issues faced by people with cancer. It is given to newly diagnosed patients, as well as those transitioning off treatment; it also is used by patient navigators, offered in patient resource libraries, provided at survivorship programs and conferences, and listened to in a support group setting. (See the tools for healthcare professionals to learn how the Toolbox can be used.) Toolbox materials are available in in English, Spanish, and Chinese. A free CD version of the program can be ordered via the site's online form or by calling 877-NCCS-YES.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Cancer Prevention and Control Publications www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/publications/
This link will take you to the CDC Cancer Publications Center. Select an option from the list to access CDC's cancer-related publications. Options include publications available electronically, order forms for printed publications and other materials, ordering "last call" publications, viewing a listing of scientific publications, and searching the cancer section of the Chronic Disease Prevention Bibliographic Database.
Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide (revised June 2011)
One of the Michigan Cancer Consortium’s current goals is to increase Michigan cancer survivors’ awareness of, and access to, survivorship resources and services. The Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide can help people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and loved ones find assistance and support. The information, originally in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, has been converted to a searchable database. The Resource Guide database is organized by counties and can be used by both providers and cancer survivors to find resources and support services.
CDC — Choose Your Cover Campaign www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/publications/skin.htm
The Choose Your Cover Campaign was a five-year skin cancer prevention and education campaign sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The campaign emphasized that young people can have fun outdoors while protecting their skin from the sun by choosing five sun protection options: seeking shade, covering up, getting a hat, wearing sunglasses, and applying sunscreen. Although campaign activities concluded in May 2003, some campaign materials are still available online.
CDC — Sun Safety for America’s Youth Toolkit www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/what_cdc_is_doing/toolkit.htm
The Toolkit helps local comprehensive cancer control programs engage schools and other education partners in sun safety efforts.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention www.skincancerprevention.org
The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention is a united voice to reduce skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through awareness, prevention, early detection, research, and advocacy.
The Skin Cancer Foundation www.skincancer.org
Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment. It is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world's most common cancer, now occurring at epidemic levels. More than a million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. The Foundation's mission is to decrease the incidence of the disease by means of public and professional education, medical training, and research.
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