Branches of oncology - Skin Cancer Associations, foundations, societies - USA

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Schaumburg, IL
advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime

American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (ACMMSCO) Milwaukee, WI
provides a means for recognition and approval of physicians; safeguards the standards of Mohs Micrographic Surgery; provides vehicles of continuing education and exchange of ideas and experiences

American Melanoma Foundation (AMF) El Cajon, CA
raises public awareness and educates on the prevention and risks with melanoma; provides patient education, advocacy and facilitates patient support groups; advocates for the focus of research in melanoma

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Rolling Meadows, IL
promotes optimal quality care for patients as well as support; develops investigative knowledge in the field of dermatologic surgery

American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) Northbrook, IL
improving the quality of dermatopathology; aiding in the dissemination of knowledge among established dermatopathologists; teaching of dermatopathology; encouraging research in dermatopathology and allied fields

Bill Walter III Melanoma Research Fund (BWIIIMRF) Daytona Beach, FL
supporting promising melanoma research; raising awareness; assistance of melanoma patients

Charlie Guild Melanoma Foundation (CGMF) Richmond, CA
state and federal legislation, public and health care professional education, research support

Coalition for Skin Cancer Prevention in Maryland MD
raises awareness about skin cancer; promotes the adoption of sun safe behaviors among Maryland's citizens

Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) New Hyde Park, NY
increasing public awareness regarding the dangers and causes of skin cancer; changing attitudes and behaviors towards unsafe tanning & sun exposure

Foreman Foundation Zelienople, PA
raises funds for medical research that will lead to a cure for melanoma cancer, while heightening awareness as to the causes and symptoms of this disease

Foundation for Melanoma Research (FMR) Philadelphia, PA
raising awareness about melanoma; funding research into increased prevention, early detection, and new treatments

James A. Schlipmann Melanoma Cancer Foundation Plano, TX
provides support to clinical trials and research studies; advances education, awareness, screenings and treatment to eventually eradicate melanoma cancer

Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation Finksburg, MD
promotes prevention, early detection and research to end melanoma

Kate Verdon Spisak Foundation for Melanoma Awareness and Research Colts Neck, NJ
informing the public about melanoma; providing financial support to the National Institute of Health's Melanoma Research Program and the patients and families involved in that research

Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation (MMF) Concord, MA
educational and research efforts aimed at preventing and treating melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer; support for melanoma patients and their friends and families

Melanoma Education Foundation (MEF) Peabody, MA
increases awareness of melanoma in 3 ways: conducts workshops for school health educators; provides complete information about early self-detection and prevention of melanoma; conducts talks and facial skin analyzer screenings for area organizations and businesses

Melanoma Hope Network (MHN) St. Louis, MO
brings hope, education and direct personal support to patients diagnosed with melanoma; supports research, increases patient awareness of clinical trials, helps patients and their physicians find the appropriate trials

Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Princeton, NJ
supports medical research for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma; educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma; acts as an advocate for the melanoma community to raise the awareness of this disease and the need for a cure

Melanoma Support and Education Foundation (MSEF) Ottawa, IL
provides support and education to the melanoma community; informs the public on the prevention of melanoma; promotes sun safe habits

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Bethesda, MD
coordinates a public health response to nationwide efforts to reduce skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality, including sharing research findings, planning joint programs and conferences, and targeting audience-specific initiatives; increases awareness and prevention behaviors among all populations

Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation West Palm Beach, FL
educating the public about prevention and early detection

Sabra Dalby Rightmire Foundation for Melanoma Education and Research (BeSunSensible)
prevents melanoma through educational initiatives targeted at parents and caregivers of young children

SHADE Foundation Scottsdale, AZ
eradicates melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety

Sidney J. Malawer Memorial Foundation Rockville, MD
educates the public on ways to prevent skin cancer; promotes the importance of early detection through frequent skin screenings

Skin Cancer Foundation New York, NY
prevents skin cancers through public education campaigns about the need for sun protection; encourages detection of skin cancers at the earliest stage; improves skin cancer care by offering physician education and training programs; supports research into new diagnostic techniques and therapies

Skin Cancer Prevention Program (SCPP) Sacramento, CA
helps businesses, organizations, and individuals understand why and how to guard themselves from unprotected exposure to sunlight, since ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight cause 90 percent of all skin cancer

Sun Protection Foundation (SPF) Hingham, MA
increases student knowledge and awareness; modifies student behavior regaurding sun protection; reduces the incidence of skin cancer on our community

Sun Safety Alliance (SSA) Alexandria, VA
reduces the incidence of skin cancer by motivating people to actively adopt and practice safe sun behavior

Tiffany Weirbach Melanoma Foundation Redmond, OR
informs and educates on the serious dangers of malignant melanoma and other skin cancers; promotes self examinations, proper physician screening, early detection, treatment options, prevention; provides financial assistance (as funds are available) to those suffering from malignant melanoma

William S. Graham Foundation for Melanoma Research (Billy Foundation) Hayward, CA
raises funds in support of research designated to finding the cure for the later stages of melanoma; educates the public regarding the cause and prevention; through public awareness programs assists in early detection