Targeted Intervention for Melanoma Prevention

Research is to learn about awareness, attitudes, and behaviors related to sun exposure, sun protection, skin examination, and other risk-reducing behaviors. The results of this study will be used to design an educational program on sun protection for persons who have had melanoma and their children. The study will involve a telephone interview that will last about 45 minutes and will be scheduled at your convenience. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you may refuse to participate. Your decision about participating will not affect the care or services you or your family may receive at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Melanoma patients are eligible if they were diagnosed with in situ, localized, or microscopic stage III melanoma after January 1, 1988. 2. Melanoma patients are eligible if they are the parent of a child 12 years of age or younger and reside with the child. 3. Melanoma patients are eligible if they provide informed consent. 4. Melanoma patients are eligible if they are 18 years of age or older. 5. Melanoma patients are eligible if they are able to speak, read, and write English. 6. Melanoma patients are eligible if they meet all inclusion criteria. Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Melanoma patients are not eligible if they cannot provide informed consent.