Your skin cancer team may have a skin cancer nurse specialist who is an expert in helping people with your type of cancer, or you can talk to your keyworker (a member of the multidisciplinary team).

You may also find the following sources of information helpful.

Squamous cell carcinoma
Online information from the British Association of Dermatologists.

Skin cancer (not melanoma): Cancer Research UK
This is a website hosted by Cancer Research UK. It aims to provide easily readable and comprehensive information about cancer. This link takes you to their pages about basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers.

UK patient information guide: skin cancer (Cancerbackup)
Section on skin cancer within the Cancerbackup website. The website also covers general information, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. Order booklets online, or tel: 020 7696 9003 for a printed copy (free to patients). To speak to a cancer nurse, freephone: 0808 800 1234.

Cancer Index (guide to internet resources for cancer)
You can use this to find worldwide sites on skin cancer and related subjects.

Macmillan Cancer Support
UK charity whose purpose is to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer. They provide practical support through:

CancerLine: 0808 808 2020 (a free telephone information service staffed by specialist advisers). They also run a benefits advice line for people with cancer and their carers on: 0800 138 6568.

Oncolink
University of Pennsylvania (USA) site for both public and professionals. Oncology (cancer study) news and information. Extensive and informative. Patients’ questions and experts’ answers. Latest news. Daily updates.

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.

Wessex Cancer Trust
The charity produces clear and uncomplicated information leaflets on skin cancers. They also run a telephone help and advice line on melanoma and related cancers of the skin – tel: 01722 415071. They are currently working on a directory of support groups.

Xeroderma pigmentosum
The site gives support to people suffering from extreme sun sensitivity. It has a useful guide to specialist clothes suppliers.

Carers

The charity Cancerbackup produces a useful series of leaflets:
Caring for someone with advanced cancer
Cancer and older people
Looking after someone with fatigue

Cruse Bereavement Care
The largest bereavement charity in the UK. It offers help to people trying to cope with death, whatever their circumstances. They have a range of free factsheets, as well as books of various cost.

Helpline: 0870 167 1677
Free helpline for young people (12-17 years old): 0808 808 1677
Email: helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk