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UK 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
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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
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Understanding thin melanoma (less than 1mm)
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
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