Melanoma & Skin Cancer Checks in Auckland
Melanoma & Skin Checks in Auckland
Have you been considering a skin cancer check?
Early detection is vital to reducing the harm of melanoma and skin cancers. If you spend time outdoors, have emerging concerns about your skin or family members have a history of melanoma or other skin cancers, it is highly advisable to book a skin check as soon as possible.Â
A good skin check to assess all skin lesions will include:
- Good light
- Fully exposed skin
- Examination with a dermatoscope or magnification device
- Full body examination
People with a strong family history of melanoma should also be in screening and have regular skin checks.
Skin cancer incidence in New Zealand
Age Standardised Incidence Rate
Have you been considering a skin cancer check?
Skin cancer incidence in New Zealand
Age Standardised Incidence Rate
Early detection is vital to reducing the harm of melanoma and skin cancers. If you spend time outdoors, have emerging concerns about your skin or family members have a history of melanoma or other skin cancers, it is highly advisable to book a skin check as soon as possible.Â
Who should check for melanoma & skin cancer?
New Zealand has the highest incidence of melanoma and skin cancer in the world. The highest risk group is Caucasian males over the age of 60 years.
Given the high risk of developing skin cancer, all of those at risk or with new or changing lesions should be regularly assessed by an expert. Associate Professor (Hon.) Richard Martin is an expert dermoscopist and skin cancer diagnostician. He assesses thousands of lesions annually in the clinical setting and as the lead skin cancer triage Specialist for the Health New Zealand-Waitemata (North Shore and Waitakere).Â
If you are ready to take care of your skin, we can help. You can book an appointment now at The Specialists Takapuna or visit one of our other clinics across the Auckland region.Â
References
- The burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Auckland, NZ.
A Podicherry, P Emanual, I Meredith, RCW Martin, M Elwood. Australasian Journal of Dermatology 2018; 59 (3): 210-213
- Trends of Cutaneous Melanoma in New Zealand: 2010 to 2020.
D WenJ Pullman, Sharma, RCW Martin. Submitted for publication in Australasian Journal of Dermatology.
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THE SPECIALISTS TAKAPUNA
SKINSAFE SKIN CANCER CLINIC
WARKWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTRE
SOUTHERN CROSS NORTH HARBOUR HOSPITAL
RODNEY SURGICAL CENTRE
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL
WAITAKERE HOSPITAL
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