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Your own doctors, nurses and others in your health care team are the only people who can tell you about your particular cancer and its treatment.
However, if you would like to read some more general information now, you may find these suggestions helpful...
Cancer Backup - Skin cancer
The Cancerbackup website covers general information on skin cancer, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. This information is also available in a booklet (free to patients) direct from Cancerbackup or from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.
CancerHelp - Skin cancer
Cancer Research UK has a patient information website called CancerHelp, which has information on a wide number of topics associated with skin cancer. It also has specific information on:
Wessex Cancer Trust - MARC's Line (Melanoma and Related Cancers of the Skin)
This is a resource centre, telephone advice line and self-help network of patients, families, members of the general public and health professionals. Telephone 01722 415071.
Skin Care Campaign
The Campaign is an umbrella organisation for people with all types of skin diseases. The website carries a list of skin patient support groups. It also carries information about a range of skin diseases.
British Association of Dermatologists
The British Association of Dermatologist has patient information on their website, including information on sun awareness.
You may also like to contact our Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, or click here to visit our useful contacts list for information about organisations, both on and off the Isle of Man.
