MNC Publications

Available Educational Resources

Melanoma Canada publications have been written with the help of specialists in oncology, dermatology and surgery. Our publications are useful for melanoma patients, caregivers and health care professionals.

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New – 6th EDITION
Melanoma: What You Need to Know

Melanoma Canada has just released the 6TH edition of the leading national melanoma resource and has been written with the help of specialists in oncology and health care. The 2022 edition includes updates on immunotherapy treatments, surgeries and melanoma staging.  Additional topics include types of melanoma, diagnosing, staging and treating melanoma, following up with your doctor, preventing another melanoma and more.

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Adjuvant Therapies in Melanoma

NEW! Adjuvant Therapies in Melanoma – A Guide to Navigate Treatment Options

Download your FREE patient guide for Adjuvant Therapies in Melanoma from Melanoma Network of Canada and Save Your Skin.  You’ll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

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Helping You Understand Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) A Patient Guide

Download your FREE patient guide for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) from Melanoma Network of Canada You’ll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

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We would like to thank and acknowledge Sanofi Canada for providing funding for this publication.

Sanofi Canada

Helping You Understand cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) A Patient Guide

Download your FREE patient guide for cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) from Melanoma Network of Canada You’ll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

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We would like to thank and acknowledge Sanofi Canada for providing funding for this publication.

Sanofi Canada
Sun safety during targeted therapy

A Guide to Photosensitivity and Sun Safety for Your Skin During Treatment with Targeted Therapy

This guide provides information on how to care for your skin during treatment with Targeted Therapy.

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Managing Lymphedema for the Melanoma Patient

This booklet to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the melanoma patient is a helpful tool to understand the care and treatment following surgery. It is written based on research and current best practices. This booklet will help you understand lymphedema and its management.

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A Guide to Uveal Melanoma – Melanoma of the Eye

This guide provides information for newly diagnosed patients with uveal melanoma. It was written in collaboration with Princess Margaret Hospital, with the help of leading medical specialists and is based on research and current best practices. The guide provides a good overview of this rare and often challenging disease.

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Skin of Colour Postcard

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What is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) &
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)
Postcard

This printable postcard summarizes both BCC and cSCC
with information on early detection.

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Mole Tracking Card

This pocket size card helps you track any suspicious moles with information on how to spot early signs of melanoma using the ABCDE method.

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