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CANCER TYPE > SKIN > RESOURCES & SUPPORT > PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDEUK Patient Information Guide: Skin cancer
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
| 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. Download leaflet (PDF document) |
| URL | http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| 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 | Leaflet |
| Obtain from | Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 8067 2266. Download leaflet (PDF document) |
| URL | http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| Preventing skin cancer - how to be SunSmart | |
| Author | Cancer Research UK |
| Description | This leaflet will help you identify your skin type and use the UV index to work out when to protect yourself from the sun. |
| Obtain from | Download leaflet (PDF document) Or call 020 7061 8333 or email publications@cancer.org.uk |
| URL | http://www.cancerresearchuk.org |
| Skin Cancer | |
| 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. Download leaflet (PDF document) |
| 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. Download leaflet (PDF document) |
| 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: 0808 80 85 555 |
| URL | http://www.lymphoma.org.uk |
| Understanding malignant melanoma | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Booklet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
| Understanding skin cancer | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Booklet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
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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