Skin Cancer Check
Living in the skin cancer capital of the world, it's recommended that all Australians get a regular skin cancer check. Hargreaves St Medical offers skin cancer checks via appointment.
Living in the skin cancer capital of the world, with an Australian diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes, it's recommended that all Australians get a regular skin cancer check. Hargreaves St Medical offers skin cancer checks via appointment.
What's involved in a skin cancer check?
When you visit our clinic for a skin cancer check, you'll be required to undress to your undergarments for a complete examination. The procedure requires your doctor to methodically assess every section of your skin, stopping at every mole or freckle that they think might be even remotely suspicious. This procedure takes between 15 to 30 minutes.
Self-examination of your skin
While protecting your skin from UV radiation is the best defence against skin cancer, it's also important to regularly check your own skin for new or changed spots. To help, we've attached a free Skin Cancer Self-Examination guide below.
About 95% of skin cancers are treatable if found early. If you notice any new spots, or changes to existing freckles or moles (shape, colour or size), consult with your doctor by booking an appointment for a skin check.
Skin Cancer Self-Examination Guide — available at reception