Skin Cancer Checks

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 90% of skin cancers are due to overexposure to UV light, either from the sun or solariums. The best way to survive skin cancer Is early diagnosis and treatment.

Skin Cancer or Skin Carcinomas are malignant, abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin. Unfortunately, they are very common and affect 2 in 3 Australians before they turn 70.

We encourage patients to be familiar with their skin and to be aware of any changes that might suggest skin cancer.
Look for anything changing uniquely on your skin anywhere for more than 2-3 weeks.
Evidence could include:

• Crusty sores,
• Skin lesions that don't heal,
• New spots,
• Freckles, or moles,
• Skin areas or lesions that change in colour or thickness.

If you notice any of these changes, arrange an appointment with our Doctors for a skin check immediately.
While you may be able to find a few precancerous or cancerous moles yourself, it is always better to put your trust on a Skin Cancer Clinic that has effective and accurate tools in detecting skin cancer.

Tell us about anything you find that is new or different on your skin, especially if it is changing uniquely in any way for more than 2 to 3 weeks

Accuracy is important when dealing with melanoma, as you don’t get a second chance. Our doctors are experienced at skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including the following forms:

• Actinic Keratosis
• Atypical Moles
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma,
• Melanoma

Knowledge is power, which is why we want you to know what lesions to look out for and how to protect yourself and your family. Many patients have identified skin cancer on their friends and family members after their Mole Mapping appointment with us.

Our staff, advanced technology and experienced doctors will conduct a thorough examination of your skin, assessing moles using a Dermatoscope – a device used to view the intricate structure of a mole. Moles that meet our criteria will be imaged using a specialised digital dermoscopic camera to create a view of the internal structure (dermoscopic image) and the external structure (clinical image) for subsequent medical diagnosis and comparison.

Knowing where your moles aren’t is as important as knowing where they are because up to 50% of melanoma appears in new skin. You will have a standardised set of high-resolution photographs taken that will create a complete visual record of your skin surface, which is used to identify new moles that appear and changes in existing ones.

This technology allows your moles to be re-imaged at follow-ups, to identify changes in the internal and external structure of your moles that have occurred since your last visit. These changes may not visible to the naked eye.

Dr Ram performs a comprehensive and systematic total body check using advanced technology and  will discuss a treatment program if required, and advise on the best long term management and prevention.