BENEFITS OF MOLE SKIN CHECKS AUSTRALIA
Why Do It?
Australia has one of the highest rates of Skin Cancers in the world and around two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Every year, approximately 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers are due to Skin Cancers*.
Skin cancers can be caused by sun exposure/sunburn, tanning or genetics. Fairer skin and those who burn easily are more prone to getting skin cancers.
Skin cancers can turn malignant and spread to the rest of the body, and this is often when treatment becomes difficult and the prognosis is often poor.
Early detection is the best way to prevent this so that spots get removed before they potentially become malignant. Most Skin Cancers are also successfully treated if detected early. This is done via a Skin Check.
Our Doctors at Mole Check Australia have a special interest in Skin Cancer. Our team of doctors includes Dr. Mark Chan, Dr. Jun Xu, Dr Eric Huang and Dr. Claire Sheeran.
*Source: Cancer Council Australia. Click here for more information
Meet The Team
MBBS; FRACGP (Australia)
Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine
Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery
MBBS (China); FRACGP (Australia)
Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine
Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery
At Mole Skin Checks Australia we focus on the early detection, treatment and prevention of skin cancer.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Skin cancers can be caused by sun exposure/sunburn, tanning or genetics. Those with fairer skin and who burn easily are more prone to getting skin cancers.
All people should have an awareness of the moles on their body and have them checked if they are changing. People with fair skin, who burn easily, who have lots of moles or who have previously had skin cancer should be checked at least yearly.
Skin checks are performed by experienced doctors, who have a keen interest and specialised training in skin cancer detection and management.
At Mole Skins Check Australia, our doctors performs skin checks and is available to do these checks in during regular clinic hours. Patients will not be double booked, as to provide our patients with appropriate time and attention to conduct the skin check.
Our doctors will take a medical history from patient to better understand their risk of skin cancer.
With the patient’s consent, our doctors will perform a full body skin check, from head to toe. Undergarments are usually NOT removed. A specialised medical magnifying equipment will be used to perform the skin check. Patients’ may identify moles for the doctor to specifically assess or choose to only check certain areas of the body.
Patients are welcome to attend with a family member. If they attend alone, they can choose to have a chaperone with them – this will usually be a nurse or receptionist.
The chaperone’s role in this situation is to accompany and support the patient during the examination.
Skin check appointments usually take around 15 minutes.
If our doctor suspects that the patient might have a skin cancer, they will usually be requested to return for another appointment for a skin biopsy – a small procedure which will be done in the clinic, in which a sample of the skin/mole is taken for further assessment. This appoint will usually take around 30 minutes.
Moles and spots can sometimes be removed by Mole Skins Check Australia. Patients can discuss this with the doctor during their consultation. However, the doctor may refer the patient to Skintech Medical Cosmetic Clinic for further treatment of skin lesions.
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