This gentleman was seen for a routine appointment for a general skin check. He had had a large naevus (mole) on his abdomen which had been checked for years at his routine skin checks. On his most recent check, the mole looked different to usual and displayed some atypical features both clinically and particularly…
DetailsSkin cancer in Australia account for the highest rates in the world; with outdoor workers amongst the highest risk group. While there have been improvements over the years, many workplaces are still failing to protect their workers from sun damage. According to the 2016 SHARC Report, there has been a growing trend with Australians in…
DetailsSkin cancer surgery and surgery of many types, to many doctors is a true art and a passion. For me, surgery is an enjoyable craft where you are able to combine creativity and motor skills with the ultimate goal of curing someone of cancer and potentially saving one’s life. The creativity component comes in the…
DetailsIn 2009, I was lucky enough to be invited to be part of the Al Bino project, which was put together by Cancer Council NSW. This project was targeted at adolescents, as Cancer Council NSW had discovered quite alarming, declining rates of sun-safe behaviour amongst this group. They worked with Naked Communications to create the…
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