The most effective management for skin cancer is early detection and treatment
Studies showed that Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. UV radiation is one of the most important contributing factors in skin cancer. Sun protection, slip, slop, slap, wrap is vital at every age.
MySkin is a check, care and treat clinic where you can get your skin checked, diagnosed and treated for melanoma and other skin cancers. You can access this service with or without a referral by your health provider.
The clinic is well equipped with the latest technology, enabling early diagnosis, PDT treatment also providing a theatre for minor surgery.
The clinic is wheelchair friendly, offers heaps of off street parking and allowing easy access for all their clients.
Diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer
A skin check is important to detect a melanoma in the early stages and allowing the client early intervention. Most skin cancers that are diagnosed and treated early can be cured. If needed a simple excision for diagnosis is done by Dr Meyer and if required he will do further tests or do a referral to a specialist.
Surgical excision is considered to be the most effective way of removing skin cancer.
Post melanoma diagnosis
It is recommended that clients have a full body skin check at least every six months during the first 5 years after diagnosis of a melanoma.
Client recovery and after care is very important to the team and they will ensure you are cared for. Your wound will be treated appropriately and you will receive information on how to care for your wound and dressing post surgery.
Follow up appointments will be made to access the healing process, to remove sutures and to discuss the next step to recovery.