We offer Bulk-Billed Full Body Mole Checks
2 in every 3 Australians will get skin cancer by the age of 70
Men are more likely to get skin cancer than women
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Skin cancers account for 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers each year
Thousands of Australians die from skin cancer each year
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, caused by our sun exposure
MOLE CHECK AUSTRALIA
THE SKIN CHECK PROCESS
Upon arrival, we will ask you to complete a simple Skin Check questionnaire.
During the appointment, your Doctor will review the completed questionnaire with you to assess your risk and address any specific concerns that you may have.
A full body skin check is then performed by your Doctor using a Dermatoscope, a specialised medical tool.
In the event your Doctor identifies any spots/moles of being suspicious of skin cancer, they will discuss potential treatment options with you, which could involve immediate mole removal or biopsy.
These will be sent to the clinical laboratory for confirmatory tests. The results of the tests will be discussed with you at the next appointment including any subsequent management. We will also provide you with information regarding any follow up and skin cancer care/surveillance, as appropriate.
BENEFITS
WHY DO IT?
Australia has one of the highest rates of Skin Cancers in the world and around two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Every year, approximately 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers are due to Skin Cancers*.
Skin cancers can be caused by sun exposure/sunburn, tanning or genetics. Fairer skin and those who burn easily are more prone to getting skin cancers.
Skin cancers can turn malignant and spread to the rest of the body, and this is often when treatment becomes difficult and the prognosis is often poor.
Early detection is the best way to prevent this so that spots get removed before they potentially become malignant. Most Skin Cancers are also successfully treated if detected early. This is done via a Skin Check.
Our Doctors at Mole Check Australia have a special interest in Skin Cancer. Our team of doctors includes Dr. Ben Chan, Dr. Mark Chan, Dr. Claire Sheeren and Dr. Eric Huang.
*Source: Cancer Council Australia. See here for more information
COST
BULK BILLED FULL BODY SKIN CANCER CHECK
| BIOPSY | PROCEDURES |
$40out of pocket |
$90(minus $40 if previously had biopsy done at this clinic) |
APPOINTMENT
CONSULTATION HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 8.00AM – 6.00PM*
*APPOINTMENTS STRICTLY BY PHONE BOOKING ONLY & HOURS VARIES BY LOCATIONS.
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR CLINIC FOR YOUR CONSULTATION.
BOX HILL (03)8352 4200
Location:
Box Hill Superclinic
Address:
Ground Floor
810 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128
DANDENONG (03)8290 0299
Location:
Dandenong Superclinic
Address:
56/58 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
GLEN WAVERLEY (03)8290 0255
Location:
The Glen Superclinic
Address:
Ground Floor, The Glen Shopping Centre
235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150