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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 |
| The Sun and Your Skin |
| Author
| Marks, Ronald |
| Publisher
| Martin Dunitz |
| Description
| A guide for people concerned about the effects of sun exposure. Topics covered include sunstroke, sunburn, treatment of skin disorders and protection against the sun. |
| ISBN
| 1853172758 |
| Date
| 1995 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Basal Cell Carcinoma |
| Author
| Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description
| Leaflet |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Skin Cancer |
| Author
| Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description
| Facts on different types, causes and risks |
| 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 |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
| Author
| Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description
| Leaflet |
| Obtain from
| Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 80672266. |
| URL
| http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| Sun safety |
| Author
| Lymphoma Association |
| Description
| Leaflet on protecting yourself from the harmful effects of sunlight |
| Obtain from
| Lymphoma Association, PO Box 386, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2GA.
Tel: 0129 6619400. Freephone helpline: 0808 808 5555.
Download leaflet. |
| URL
| http://www.lymphoma.org.uk |
All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.
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