Skin Cancer Checks Camberwell
Professional assessment of suspicious spots, moles and skin changes, with treatment or referral recommendations based on your examination.
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Check suspicious moles, marks and skin changes.
Skin cancer is a common concern in Australia. A professional skin check can assess marks or moles that are new, changing or concerning and help determine whether monitoring, testing, treatment or referral is required.
Camberwell Medical Group provides skin cancer checks, preventive sun-care advice and selected in-clinic procedures when clinically appropriate.
Consider a skin check if you notice a change or have higher risk.
Regular checks may be recommended according to your personal and family history, sun exposure and previous skin findings.
Changing spots
- Changes in size or shape
- Changes in colour
- Irregular borders
Skin type
- Fair skin that burns easily
- Blond or red hair
- Large number of moles
Sun exposure
- History of sunburn
- Frequent outdoor exposure
- Past tanning or solarium use
Personal risk
- Family history of skin cancer
- Previous suspicious lesions
- A spot that concerns you
What happens during a skin cancer check?
Your clinician examines relevant areas of the skin and assesses marks or lesions for features that may require monitoring or further investigation.
Medical and skin history
Your clinician may ask about previous skin cancers or procedures, family history, sun exposure, solarium use and any spots you have noticed changing.
Skin examination
Suspicious marks are assessed for features such as size, shape, colour, border, surface texture and change over time. Tell your clinician about any spot that is new, changing, bleeding, painful, itchy or not healing.
Next steps
Depending on the findings, your clinician may recommend photography or monitoring, biopsy, removal, pathology testing or referral to a dermatologist, surgeon or other specialist.
Features clinicians may assess.
Skin cancers can look different from person to person. A professional assessment is needed rather than relying on appearance alone.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
SCC may appear as a scaly or thickened red patch, rough skin, a tender lump or a sore that does not heal. It often develops on areas with substantial sun exposure, including the head and neck.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
BCC may appear as a waxy or slightly translucent bump, a red or scaly patch, or a sore that bleeds and does not heal. It commonly develops on sun-exposed skin.
Melanoma
Melanoma may appear as a new or changing mole with an irregular shape, border or colour. Any rapidly changing or concerning pigmented lesion should be assessed promptly.
Treatment depends on the examination and diagnosis.
Selected lesions may be sampled or removed at the clinic. More complex findings may require specialist referral.
Biopsy or shave procedure
A clinician may remove a small sample or shave a lesion for pathology testing when this is appropriate. The procedure and expected aftercare will be explained beforehand.
Surgical excision
For selected lesions, the area is cleaned and numbed before the lesion is surgically removed. The specimen may be sent to pathology, and your clinician will explain wound care and follow-up.
Skin graft
After a larger removal, a skin graft may sometimes be used to cover the area with healthy skin taken from another part of the body. Suitability depends on the location and extent of surgery.
Flap reconstruction
A local skin flap may sometimes be used to cover a surgical site and support healing or reduce scarring. Your clinician will discuss whether this can be managed in the clinic or requires specialist care.
Protect your skin between appointments.
Sun protection can reduce future skin damage. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen as directed, seek shade, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid intentional tanning or solarium exposure.
Become familiar with your skin and arrange an assessment if you notice a new or changing spot. Your clinician can recommend a review schedule based on your individual risk.
Do not wait for a routine check
Book promptly if a lesion changes rapidly, bleeds repeatedly, does not heal or otherwise concerns you.
Confirm consultation and procedure costs.
Skin-check, procedure and pathology fees may differ. Billing depends on the appointment, treatment required and Medicare eligibility.
Before a procedure
Your clinician or reception team can explain expected fees, possible pathology charges and follow-up arrangements.
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