Australia has the worlds highest skin cancer rate, with 2 in 3 Australians diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.
At SRMG, we provide comprehensive skin cancer medicine services. We specialise in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer with a focus on high quality care.
Services provided onsite
Our experienced doctors provide comprehensive skin cancer checks and mole assessments, supported by the latest medical technology.
Once diagnosed, treatment options vary depending on the type and stage of skin cancer. Some lesions can be effectively managed with topical therapies or cryotherapy, while others require surgical excision. Surgical procedures may be performed either to biopsy a lesion for definitive diagnosis or to completely remove the cancer.
If a lesion requiring excision is identified during your skin check , we will organise a convenient time for you to return for the procedure. Our doctors perform excisions on site at Southern Regional Medical Group in our fully equipped treatment room and comprehensive aftercare is provided as part of this.
In some cases, where a lesion requires a more complex procedure, we will refer you to an appropriate specialist to ensure you receive the highest standard of care.
Who is at greatest risk of skin cancers?
Factors that increase a patient’s risk of skin cancer include pale skin colour, increasing age, long periods of time spent outdoors, history of repeated sunburn, higher density of moles, a personal history of skin cancer and a family history of melanoma.
What should patients look out for between skin checks?
Skin cancers are extremely varied in appearance, which is why a skin check with a trained professional is the best way to detect skin cancers early. In general, sores that fail to heal, lesions that change size or shape, lesions that stand out and look different, or even new lesions should all prompt patients to be clinically reviewed.
How often a patient has their skin checked is dependent on their previous history and overall risk. Generally regular skin checks are not commenced until adulthood. However, skin cancers can occur at any age, so if you have a skin lesion that is concerning to you, it is worthwhile having it checked.
What can I do to prevent skin cancer?
Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible.
Apply broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen 20 minutes before you go outdoors and then every two hours afterwards.
Wear a hat that protects your face, head, neck and ears.
