Understanding Your Condition

• Malignant Melanoma
• Skin Basics
• What is Cancer?
• Types of Skin Cancer
• Focus on Melanoma
• Causes and Risk Factors
• Signs of Melanoma
• Diagnosis
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Treatment
• Interferons
• Interleukins

Give and Get Support

• For People Living with Melanoma
  • Patient Support
    • TLC with Crossing Bridges
    • Build Your Support Team
    • Coaches and Caregivers
    • How to Reach Out More
    • Professionals Who Can Help
  • Getting a Good Start
    • What to Expect
    • How to Talk About Melanoma and Treatment
    • Work-related Issues
    • Planning Finances
  • Life During Treatment
    • Your INTRON® A Routine
    • Side Effects and Management
    • Good Nutrition
    • Caring for Your Skin and Hair
    • Can Melanoma Come Back?
  • Support Groups
    • How Groups Can Help
    • Where To Find One
    • One-On-One Support
  • Additional Resources
• For People who Care
  • What to Expect
  • Caring for Yourself
  • Resources for You

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All About INTRON® A

• What Is INTRON® A?
• How Does INTRON® A Work?
• What Are Interferons?
• Why INTRON® A?
• Getting Started
• Talking to Family and Friends
• Talking to Bosses and Coworkers
• Setting Up Your Support Team
• Planning Finances
• Treatment with INTRON® A
• The First Month
• The INTRON® A Routine
• Learning Self-Injection
• Regular Doctor Visits and Lab Tests
• Managing Side Effects
• The ABC Approach
• Flu-like Symptoms
• Fatigue
• Appetite and Digestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Changes in Taste and Smell
• Loss of Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Mood Disturbances
• Autoimmunity
• Other Possible Effects
• Helping Yourself
• Stay Informed
• Overall Health
• Talking About Feelings
• Look for the Positive
• Live Each Day Fully