Skin cancer nurse specialist and multi-disciplinary team

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1 University Teaching Trust Skin cancer nurse specialist and multi-disciplinary team This leaflet contains details of information resources which you may find useful (see last page) Dermatology Irving Building G W. Design Services, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, All Rights Reserved Document for issue as handout. Unique Identifier: CS 51 (18) Review date: September 2020.

2 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 and Fairfield 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: l Explaining your illness and treatment - answer your questions and provide information so that you can take part in discussions about your care. l 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. l 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. l 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 Dianne Waters, Nicola O Callaghan (Salford Royal) Telephone number is: and Laura Armstrong (Fairfield Bury). Telephone number is: or Dianne.Waters@srft.nhs.uk Nicola.O Callaghan@srft.nhs.uk Laura.Armstrong@srft.nhs.uk We hold a monthly support group in the Mayo Building at Salford Royal - please contact us for details. When they 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. 1 G W. Design Services, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, All Rights Reserved Document for issue as handout. Unique Identifier: CS 51 (18). Review date: September

3 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 Salford Royal CNS Dianne Waters and Nicola O Callaghan Fairfield Bury CNS Laura Armstrong Information can be obtained from: l Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre in the atrium, Hope Building at Salford Royal. Open 8.30am until 4.00pm, Monday-Friday. Telephone number: The service is completely FREE OF CHARGE and includes the following: emotional support, practical support, financial support, and medical information. l Look Good Feel Better pamper sessions for ladies who have undergone cancer treatment. Available through Macmillan. Information can also be obtained from: l Beechwood Cancer Care, Chelford Grove, Stockport, SK3 8LS. Tel : Open 08:30am-04:30pm, Monday-Friday. l British Association of Dermatologists, William House, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ. Tel : l Cancer Research UK, Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London, EC1V 4AD. Cancer Information Nurse Tel : Open 09:00am-05:00pm, Monday-Friday. Interpreting service available. l Christie Information Centre, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, Manchester, M20 4BX. Tel : or Open 09:00am-04:00pm, Monday-Friday. l Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UK. Tel: :00am-08:00pm, Monday-Friday. l National Cancer Survivorship Initiative l University Hospital South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT. Tel : l NHS Information Prescriptions Services G W. Design Services, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, All Rights Reserved Document for issue as handout. Unique Identifier: CS 51 (18). Review date: September 2020.

4 Skin Cancer Patient Information Prescription - this page will be completed by your health care professional. 5 Patient Name : Date: For any further information or support, please contact your keyworker : Dianne Waters and Nicola O Callaghan on Information Provider Website Abbreviation Blythe House BH Beechwood Cancer Care BW British Association of Dermatologists BAD Cancer Research UK CRUK National Cancer Survivorship Initiative NCSI NHS Choices NHSC The Christie Hospital CH This is your information prescription: Sign and Date Provider Given Recommended Prevention Sunscreen And Sun Safety Factsheet BAD Skin Cancer: How to spot the symptoms CRUK Skin Cancer: How to reduce the risk of getting a second one BAD Diagnosis Identifying Your Concerns Holistic Needs Assessment NCSI Understanding Melanoma MAC Lentigo Maligna and Melanoma In Situ BAD Squamous Cell Carcinoma BAD Treatment/Tests Understanding Melanoma Treatment with Local Surgery MAC Treating Melanoma Skin cancer A Quick Guide CRUK Understanding Melanoma Lymph Node Assessment & Treatment MAC Understanding Skin Cancer MAC Radiotherapy for Skin Cancer BAD Understanding Radiotherapy MAC How to Check Your Lymph Nodes BAD Travel Getting to The Christie NHSC Getting to Wythenshawe Hospital NHSC Follow Up Melanoma: Follow Up Care and Cancer In Remission BAD How to Check Your Lymph Nodes BAD Understanding Skin Cancer MAC Financial Help With The Cost of Cancer MAC Support Beechwood: Helping People Who Live With Cancer BW Blythe House Hospice BH

5 G W. Design Services Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust All Rights Reserved This document MUST NOT be photocopied University Teaching Trust Information Leaflet Control Policy: Unique Identifier: CS 51 (18) Review Date: September 2020 For further information on this leaflet, it s references and sources used, please contact. Copies of this leaflet are available in other formats (for example, large print or easyread) upon request. Alternative formats may also be available via www. srft.nhs.uk/for-patients/patient-leaflets/ If you need this information leaflet translated, please telephone: In accordance with the Equality Act we will make reasonable adjustments to enable individuals with disabilities to access this service. Please contact the service/clinic you are attending by phone or prior to your appointment to discuss your requirements. Interpreters are available for both verbal and non-verbal (e.g. British Sign Language) languages, on request. Please contact the service/clinic you are visiting to request this. or InterpretationandTrans@srft.nhs.uk Salford Royal operates a smoke-free policy. For advice on stopping smoking contact the Hospital Specialist Stop Smoking Service on This is a teaching hospital which plays an important role in the training of future doctors. The part patients play in this process is essential to make sure that we produce the right quality doctors for all of our futures. If at any time you would prefer not to have students present please inform the doctor or nurses and this will not affect your care in anyway. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Stott Lane, Salford, Manchester, M6 8HD Telephone If you would like to become a Foundation Trust Member please visit: for-members If you have any suggestions as to how this document could be improved in the future then please visit: for-patients