As a skin cancer screening clinician based in Perth, Western Australia, my postgraduate training in skin cancer medicine and algorithms has equipped me with the skills necessary to effectively utilise dermatoscopy in the early detection of skin cancer. In a region where sun exposure is high and skin cancer rates are notably prevalent, the importance […]
Skin cancer is a serious health concern for outdoor workers in Western Australia, where the sun shines brightly for much of the year. With the state’s high ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, the risk of developing skin cancer is significantly heightened for those who spend long hours working outside. Skin Cancer in Western Australia Prevalence […]
Skin cancer is a significant risk for outdoor workers in Western Australia, who are exposed to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. In addition to individual efforts to protect against sun exposure, employers also play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of their workers. Work Health and Safety (WHS) […]
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with approximately two in three Australians being diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. This statistic is alarming and begs the question: why is skin cancer so prevalent in Australia? The Impact of Australia’s Geographical Location […]
Cost of skin cancer screening in Perth, Western Australia Worried about a mole or spot? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Early detection of skin cancer is crucial, and routine skin cancer checks can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes. If you have fair skin and grew up in Australia, it is especially important […]
Winter has well and truely arrived here in Western Australia. Perth has seen some chilly starts to the day and we’ve had some long awaited rain fall. As I write this newsletter the temperature is currently 11 degrees celsius with blue skies and the sun is shining beautifully, as it often does here in the West. […]
Three factors which may be driving the sharp increase in melanoma incidence globally over the last 100 years: Cultural and or fashion changes Less covering up with clothing. The ozone-layer. Depletion of the ozone layer, increasing UV index Climate change. Different continents increasing in temperature/less clothing The following four factors which may contribute to the […]
You now have a surgical wound that needs some care following your skin surgery procedure. The following advice will describe what you need to know and what to expect post operatively. Some items for your information following your skin surgery that was carried out by your skin cancer doctor Leave your dressing on for the […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are certainly at risk of developing melanoma with research showing that they are often diagnosed at a later stage and carry a higher mortality risk. Between 2009-2013 the melanoma incidence rate for Indigenous Australians was 9.3 cases per 100,000 compared with 33 cases per 100,000 for non-Indigenous [1]These figures highlight […]
