“No one should die of malignant melanoma” - A. Bernard Ackerman, 1985

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[8 min read] Detecting melanoma in high-risk patients | Prof David Wilkinson

By Skin Cancer Institute |April 19, 2021 posted in Detection, Research, melanoma

This month I draw your attention to what I believe is a profoundly important piece of research. The research – done in Australia – demonstrates the value of using a mixture of total body photography ...
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[6 min watch] Skin Cancer Update with Prof Giuseppe Argenziano | February 2021

By Skin Cancer Institute |February 17, 2021 posted in Skin Cancer, melanoma, skin cancer check

This month, Professor Giuseppe Argenziano presents a unique skin cancer update video on what primary care practitioners and skin cancer doctors are facing in melanoma screening since the COVID-19 ...
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[7 min watch] Skin Cancer Update with Prof Giuseppe Argenziano | January 2021

By Skin Cancer Institute |February 01, 2021 posted in Skin Cancer, Research, melanoma

In this month's skin cancer update video, Professor Giuseppe Argenziano discusses the findings of a recent paper detailing a rapid increase in the diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma.
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[2 min read] Melanoma & UV exposure in people of colour | Prof David Wilkinson

By Skin Cancer Institute |January 11, 2021 posted in melanoma

This month, we look at an interesting paper and associated commentary that examines the relationship between melanoma and UV exposure in people with coloured skin. This is relevant to skin cancer ...
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[2 min read] Skin cancer checks on the scalp | Prof David Wilkinson

By Skin Cancer Institute |November 23, 2020 posted in skin cancer diagnosis, skin cancer treatment, melanoma, skin cancer check

A question I am always asked when I teach GPs to do a skin check is “how should we examine the scalp, and how important is this for skin cancer?". This issue is, of course, how many skin cancers ...
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