Skin Cancer and you?

Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre

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Phone: 5975 9544

http://www.peninsulaskincancercentre.com.au

93 Tanti Ave Mornington

In Australia, every year:

• Skin cancers account for 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers.
• Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.
• GPs in Australia have over 1 million patient consultations per year for skin cancer.
• Around 434,000 people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers, of which about 450 die.
• More than 10,300 people are treated for melanoma, of which around 1250 die.
• Melanoma is the most common cancer in people aged 15-44 years.
• Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, melanoma is the fourth most common cancer in both women and men.
• Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world, at nearly four times the rates in Canada, the US and the UK.
• The rate of melanoma incidence in women has risen by an average of 0.7% a year between 1993 and 2003 -- a total increase of 6.8% over this decade. For men, the rate has risen by 1.7% a year, a total of 18.7% over the same period.
• The five-year relative survival rate for melanoma is 90% for Australian men and 95% for Australian women.
Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers. The main cause is over exposure to sunlight, especially sunburn. Family history is also an important risk factor. In the treatment of any skin cancers, early detection and removal is the best defence. As the sun is the main culprit, the most effective form of protection is to be sunsmart, using sun screen, a hat and shirt whenever possible.


NB: It is essential that the medical staff have a clear view of your skin so when attending a skin check please be sure to have NO MAKE UP, SUNSCREEN OR MOISTURISER.

On your arrivial our friendly reception staff will ensure they have the appropriate personal details required for your visit. (click here to complete form prior to appointment).

You will then be directed to a waiting area. Once inside the Mole Mapping or Skin Check room the Melanographer or nurse will discuss your history and any concerns you may have. You will then be asked to change into a gown provided and the Mole Map or Skin Check will commence.

At the end of the map or check a doctor will join you to examine all moles and lesions and discuss appropriate treatment if required. This will include information on costs and post treatment care.

A full Mole Mapping can take up to one hour, a Skin Check consultation will take up to half an hour.

NB: If possible please arrive without make up, sun screen or moisturisor on your skin.

http://www.peninsulaskincancercentre.com.au
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93 Tanti Ave Mornington

5975 9544

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9770 0040

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