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CANCER TYPE > MELANOMA > RESOURCES & SUPPORT > PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDEUK Patient Information Guide: Melanoma
This section lists information resources available in the UK for cancer patients and their families. For resources giving general information on cancer, its treatments and effects, please use the links in the right hand menu.
Books
| 100 Q&As About Melanoma and other Skin Cancers | |
| Author | Edward F McClay |
| Publisher | Jones and Bartlett |
| Description | A guide to melanoma with comprehensive information. Written for an American audience, so some information may not be relevant to the UK health system. |
| ISBN | 0-763720-36-0 |
| Date | 2004 |
| Melanoma: Prevention, Detection and Treatment | |
| Author | Catherine M Poole |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Description | A comprehensive guide to melanoma designed for anyone newly diagnosed with the disease and others concerned about detecting and preventing it. The book has colour photographs showing normal and malignant spots on the skin, and medical information on treatment. |
| ISBN | 0-300073-62-1 |
| Date | 1998 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Advanced (stage 4) melanoma | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Factsheet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
| Detecting skin cancer - how to spot the changes early | |
| Author | Cancer Research UK |
| Description | This leaflet describes the early signs of skin cancer and includes photographs to help you to spot the changes early. |
| Obtain from | Download leaflet (PDF document) Or call 020 7061 8333 or email publications@cancer.org.uk |
| URL | http://www.cancerresearchuk.org |
| Living with Melanoma | |
| Author | Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description | A leaflet explaining melanoma, it's treatment and follow-up care and ways of coping |
| Obtain from | Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 8067 2266. |
| URL | http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| Malignant Melanoma | |
| Author | Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description | Facts/warning signs/treatment/prevention |
| Obtain from | Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 8067 2266. |
| URL | http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| Stage 2 and 3 melanoma | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Factsheet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
| Understanding thin melanoma (less than 1mm) | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Booklet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
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