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Patient Support

Skin Cancer Information

Skin cancer is the UK’s most common and fastest rising cancer.
It is now one of the biggest cancer killers in 15-34 year olds.

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Solar Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) is a known carcinogen.
It cannot be seen or felt and is the primary cause of skin cancer

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Sunburn is a reaction to UV radiation and is a clear sign that
you have seriously damaged your skin.

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Sunbeds are not safe - FACT! UV radiation from sunbeds can
cause serious and irreparable damage and cause melanoma

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Worried about Vitamin D? Know the facts and how much sun
we need to produce the required daily levels.

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Our skin is our body’s largest organ that performs a variety of
vital functions - learn how UVR affects and damages our skin

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All skin types can be damaged by UVR, but some skin types
and family history of skin cancer can mean you are more at risk

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Patient Decision Aid - Updated November 2019

The Melanoma Patient Decision Aid has been updated to reflect the latest advances in melanoma medicine such as staging, surgical procedures, adjuvant therapy and updates on treatments.

With the increasing number of treatment choices, many patients struggle to understand all the options available to them. Aided by a panel of clinicians, nurses and patient representatives, Melanoma Focus has produced a melanoma patient decision aid (PDA) to help patients navigate the melanoma care pathway. As well as providing key information on the available treatment choices, the tool is intended to improve communication between patients and their healthcare professionals, helping them participate more effectively in the decision-making processes.

The PDA can be found at: pda.melanomafocus.com

Skcin Recommends Patient Decision Aid

Melanoma Focus Helpline

The Melanoma Focus Helpline is a service provided by Melanoma Focus, a national charity dedicated to providing a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for public and professionals alike. This service is available to anyone in the UK who has a question about any aspect of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
The Melanoma Focus Helpline Nurses are available between 7pm and 9pm each working day, but patients can leave a message anytime and they will respond between these hours.
See below for contact details.

Melanoma Helpline from Melanoma Focus

If you are newly diagnosed with skin cancer, have a friend or relative who has skin cancer, or just need to talk about treatment, care or anything else that is concerning you, please call the MacMillan supportline. They are available Monday to Friday (9am-8pm) for cancer support over the phone in the comfort of your own home.

MacMillan supportline FREE on 0808 808 0000

People receiving support over the telephone

If you would like to be in touch with other people affected by melanoma to get together,
ask questions, share experiences and support each other please visit:
http://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/melanoma/f/114/p/29853/425407.aspx
http://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/thread/7572
A Facebook page/group called Melanoma Mates, a community of Melanoma patients and their family/carers which may be of interest/use if you have been recently diagnosed.

Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Booklet
Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Booklet
Download all you need to
know in one handy little book
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Skin Cancer Prevention Top Tips
Skin Cancer Prevention Top Tips
Look after your skin and follow
the golden rules of sun safety
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Skin Cancer - The Warning Signs
Skin Cancer - The Warning Signs
Learn how to check your skin and
what you should be looking for...
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Sun Safe Schools
Sun Safe Schools
National primary school accreditation scheme developed by Skcin to teach children and assist schools and parents on the importance of sun safety
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Sun Safe Nurseries
Sun Safe Nurseries
National pre-school accreditation scheme developed by Skcin to teach children and assist settings and parents on the importance of sun safety
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Sun Safe Workplaces
Sun Safe Workplaces
National workplace accreditation scheme developed by Skcin to teach outdoor workers and employers the importance of sun safety
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MASCED.UK
MASCED.UK
National Accreditation Scheme for hair, health and beauty professionals to promote the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and save lives.
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