This leaflet contains details of information resources which you may find useful.
What is a skin cancer specialist nurse?
Your skin cancer specialist nurse is an experienced nurse who specialises in the care and support of people diagnosed with skin cancer. This skin cancer specialist nurse is also your key worker.
The skin cancer specialist nurses work closely with the dermatology team and are based at Salford Royal Hospital and Fairfield General, Bury.
What does the skin cancer nurse service provide?
If you have skin cancer or are having tests to confirm possible skin cancer it can be a worrying and frightening time for you, your relatives or carers.
The specialist skin cancer nurse can offer support and advice at any time throughout your illness. Some areas where the skin cancer specialist nurse may be able to help:
- Explaining your illness and treatment - answer your questions and provide information so that you can take part in discussions about your care
- Emotional support - dealing with a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of cancer can be very difficult. The skin cancer specialist nurse is available to discuss any emotional worries or concerns you may have
- Helping to co-ordinate your care - the specialist skin cancer nurse (key worker) can talk to doctors, nurses and other health care professionals involved in your care both in the hospital and the community
- Wound management - you may have difficulty with wound care. The skin cancer specialist nurse will help find the best way for you to manage wound problems
How do I contact the skin cancer nurse specialist?
You can contact the skin cancer nurse specialist yourself or give permission for others who are involved in your care to contact the specialist nurse on your behalf.
Your skin cancer nurse specialists are:
Yvonne Kilrane (Salford Royal) - Telephone: 0161 206 0897 Email: yvonne.kilrane@nca.nhs.uk
Melanie Casey (Fairfield, Bury) - Telephone: 0161 724 2160 Email: melanie.casey@nca.nhs.uk
We hold a monthly support group in the Mayo Building at Salford Royal Hospital - please contact us for details.
When we are not available to answer your calls there is an answer machine to take your messages; they will be answered the next available working day.
The Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
The skin cancer MDT is made up of a group of people who are cancer experts. They understand how to recognise cancer and how it might behave. They are able to carry out tests and decide what the answers mean and they know what treatments are available.
The skin cancer MDT meets on a regular basis where your case will be discussed; you will be informed of the treatment options available to you. There are lots of people in our skin cancer MDT who may play a part in looking after you.
They may include:
Dermatologist
Dermatologists are doctors who specialise in diagnosing and treating skin disease including skin cancer.
Plastic Surgeon
Plastic surgeons are doctors who specialise in surgery for skin cancer and other conditions.
Pathologist
Pathologists are doctors who specialise in helping to make a diagnosis by examining cells or tissue samples under a microscope. The pathologist in the Skin Cancer MDT has a specialist interest in skin cancer.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Skin Cancer
This is a nurse who specialises in looking after people with skin cancer. The CNS can help you understand anything you might need to know about your condition. The CNS is also your Key Worker.
MDT Co-ordinator
The MDT Co-ordinator provides clerical support for MDT meetings, records appropriate information and communicates with those who require that information.
Contact us
Information can be obtained from:
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre in the atrium, Hope Building at Salford Royal.
Open 8.30am until 4pm, Monday - Friday. Telephone: 0161 206 1455
The service is completely FREE OF CHARGE and includes the following: emotional support, practical support, financial support, and medical information.
Look Good Feel Better pamper sessions for ladies who have undergone cancer treatment. Available through Macmillan.
Information can also be obtained from:
Beechwood Cancer Care
Chelford Grove, Stockport, SK3 8LS.
Telephone: 0161 476 0384
www.beechwoodcancercare.org.uk
Open 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
British Association of Dermatologists
William House, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ.
Telephone: 0207 383 0266
www.bad.org.uk
Cancer Research UK
Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London, EC1V 4AD. Cancer Information Nurse - Telephone: 0808 800 4040
Open 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Interpreting service available.
Christie Information Centre
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, Manchester, M20 4BX
Telephone: 0161 446 8107 or 0161 446 8100
www.christie.nhs.uk/the-foundation-trust/patient-information/cancer-information-centre.aspx
Open 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UK.
Telephone: 0808 808 0000 9:00am - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday.
www.macmillan.org.uk
National Cancer Survivorship Initiative
University Hospital South Manchester
Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT.
Telephone: 0161 988 7070
www.uhsm.nhs.uk
NHS Information Prescription Services
Melanoma UK
Telephone: 0808 171 2455 www.melanomauk.org.uk
Skin Cancer Patient Information Prescription - this page will be completed by your health care professional.
Patient Name:
Date:
For any further information or support, please contact your keyworker:
Yvonne Kilrane: 0161 206 0897 and Wendy Cheetham: 0161 724 2160
This is your information prescription:
Date of Review: March 2024
Date pf Next Review: March 2026
Ref No: PI_SU_1273 (Salford)