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Additional Resources
The Warren Reynolds Library is the largest public cancer resource library in Michigan. This remarkable facility offers volumes of information on nearly every form of cancer and is a valuable source for those with a desire to be educated on the most up-to-date diagnostic tools, research studies, cancer treatments and clinical trials. Located on the 2nd floor of The Lacks Cancer Center, the library is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A selection of current informational materials available at the library on the subject of melanoma/skin cancer include:
Pamphlets are free to the public. What You Need to Know About Melanoma
National Cancer Institute
This is a basic overview of the disease.
G400 PN 277
What You Need To Know About Moles and Dysplastic Nevi
National Cancer Institute
This is a basic overview of the disease.
G200 PN 277
National Cancer Institute
This is a basic overview of skin melanoma.
G300 PN 277
Melanoma treatment guidelines for patients
American Cancer Society
These help patients understand cancer treatments options.
G300 PN 278
Why you should know about Melanoma
American Cancer Society
Describes melanoma risk factors and important tips for early detection.
G300 PA512w
Books.
Books can be checked out for up to three weeks.
100 Questions & Answers about Melanoma and other Skin Cancer
By Edward F. McClay M.D., Mary-Eileen T. McClay & Jodie Smith
Provides authoritative, practical answers to questions about treatment options, living with melanoma and much more.
G400 BM126 2004
What You Really Need to Know about Moles and Melanoma
By Jill R. Schofield, M.D. & William A. Robinson M.D. PHD
Provides the latest information on prevention, diagnosis treatment, and follow up care,
300 BS367 2000
These sites are authoritative and up-to-date.
For those unable to visit the library during these hours please call (616) 685-5150 or email and other arrangements will be made for you.