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, …
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 …
COVID-19 UPDATE 3-APR-20
COVID-19 UPDATE 3-APR-20 The current pandemic has affected our daily life significantly. Unfortunately, the risk of having a skin cancer does not change during a viral pandemic. At OZ Skin …
COVID-19 UPDATE 16-MAR
COVID-19 UPDATE 16-MAR OZ Skin Cancer Clinics Pakenham takes our patients’ health as priority and endeavours to make the clinic a ‘low-risk’ zone for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Please do not attend …
NATIONAL SKIN CANCER ACTION WEEK 2018
NATIONAL SKIN CANCER ACTION WEEK 2018 With two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70, the action week is an important reminder of the risks of exposure …
A MORNING STROLL THAT SAVED TOMMY
A MORNING STROLL THAT SAVED TOMMY One early morning, Tommy was walking pass our Skin Cancer Clinic and saw someone opening clinic’s door for the day. He thought he better …
DUMP YOUR SPRAY SUNSCREENS THIS SUMMER
DUMP YOUR SPRAY SUNSCREENS THIS SUMMER Not once, not twice, but for many times, people told me that they were allergic to Sunscreens. When asked for more details, we found …
WHY IS SKIN CANCER SO COMMON IN AUSTRALIA?
WHY IS SKIN CANCER SO COMMON IN AUSTRALIA? Australians have the highest chance of being diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and the 2nd highest risk of melanoma (only outpaced by New Zealand in 2016). At …