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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 of websites, books, etc...
Cancer Backup - Skin Cancer
The Cancerbackup website covers general information on skin cancer (SCC), 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 (SCC). Cancer Research UK also has campaign called SunSmart to raise awareness of the risk of skin cancer, including information on checking your skin for signs of cancer.
British Association of Dermatologists
The British Association of Dermatologist has patient information on their website, including information on sun awareness, and a factsheet on basal cell carcinoma.
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.
SunSmart Victoria
Sun smart tips and skin cancer information from The Cancer Council Victoria, Australia.
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
Pre-cancerous conditions
For information on the pre-cancerous conditions actinic keratosis or bowen's disease, that can possibly develop into squamous cell carcinoma, please click here.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
The website gives support to people suffering from extreme sun sensitivity. It has a useful guide to specialist clothes suppliers.
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.
