This was a melanoma we found on a 22-year-old roof tiler. Outdoor workers receive much more UV radiation exposure than indoor workers. As a result, concreters, roof tilers, plumbers and …
Some melanomas might look like pimples and are often silent killers
Some melanomas might look like pimples and are often silent killers. This is an amelanotic melanoma found by our skin cancer doctor on a routine skin check. Our new OZ …
Ealry Melanoma Dectection
This is an early melanoma we detected recently. Early detection and treatment mean low chance of recurrence, low chance of spreading and high chance of survival. Early detection is our …
Do NOT put off a regular skin chekup.
DO NOT put off your regular check-up. This was an advanced melanoma we found due to delayed presentation. Our new OZ Skin Cancer Clinics Bayside at 98 Lower Dandenong Road, …
An unresolved rash might be a skin cancer.
An unresolved rash might be a skin cancer. This rash has been treated by others as “dermatitis” for a few years. It actually was a basal cell carcinoma. Our new …
A melanoma with late presentation
Unfortunately, this was a melanoma with late presentation. The patient was planning to see a doctor but decided to put off the skin check during COVID. DO NOT let yourself …
Another melanoma we found
Another melanoma we found during a routine skin check. There are many hidden lesions you might not know until a full body skin check. Our new OZ Skin Cancer Clinics …
This potentially deadly skin cancer displayed an unusual appearance
This potentially deadly skin cancer displayed an unusual appearance but was caught by our Skin Cancer Doctor through a thorough examination with dermoscopy. When was your last skin check? Our …
Most common cancers affecting Australian people
Dr Archie Xu recently had a conversation with Dr Luke Crantock about the most common cancers affecting Australian people: the non-melanotic skin cancers and melanoma. Dr Archie Xu is one …
2-3 Aussies diagnosed with skin cancer by 70
Two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. It is an important reminder of the risks of exposure to UV radiation, the need for sun protection and …