95% of melanomas and 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by the sun. While Australia has been dubbed the ‘lucky country’, it also has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. ‘Luckily’ there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
At Thirroul skin cancer clinic, you’ll get a thorough head-to-toe skin assessment. Any suspicious moles and lesions are imaged and sent to a dermatologist for further review. Because two sets of expert eyes give you complete reassurance.
Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
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The cost of a skin check at Thirroul skin cancer clinic is determined by the type of service you select. At MoleMap Thirroul, our most comprehensive service is our Full Body MoleMap. This includes full body imaging and ongoing, proactive skin monitoring. It is recommended for anyone with a medium to high risk of getting melanoma. For people at low risk or who have spotted a new or changing mole, we suggest having a SkinCheck (there's the option to have it with or without total body imaging). For more information on the pricing and what's included, visit our SkinCheck or Full Body MoleMap pages. Don’t know your skin cancer risk? Take our quick risk quiz to find out.
The thought of skin cancer is scary. Yet, it is highly treatable if spotted early. The Full Body Mole Check is our most comprehensive services. Not only do you get a head-to-toe skin assessment, but we also take images of your skin and moles. These images can be used to track, compare, and monitor any changes to your skin over time. This proactive surveillance helps detect skin cancer early—when it’s most treatable.
This depends on your individual skin cancer risk. As a general guideline, we recommend getting an annual professional skin check and mole check. However, if you have had skin cancer previously or have multiple risk factors, you may need more frequent screening.
Both at-home skin checks and professional skin cancer checks are important. We recommend doing a DIY skin check every three months. You can use the new season as a reminder. In many cases, skin cancers are spotted by people checking their own skin. A regular at-home skin check (see how to do a skin check here) can assist with spotting changes early. After all, you know your skin best.
Having said that, a yearly skin check (or as recommended by a specialist) with a skin cancer detection expert ensures your skin is carefully assessed from head to toe. There are some places you wouldn’t expect to find cancer. Our melanographers are trained in skin cancer detection. It’s what they do day in, day out. They have the tools and experience to detect skin cancer not visible to the naked eye. This gives you the peace of mind your skin has been thoroughly checked.
Great question. The A.B.C.D.E. rule is an easy-to-follow guide to check for the early signs of melanoma. It helps you to know what changes to look for in your skin and moles. Check for:
Asymmetry – does one half of the mole match the other?
Borders – are they irregular?
Colour – is the colour uneven or has the colour changed?
Diameter – a suspicious mole will usually increase in size. Melanomas are, typically, at least 6mm in diameter.
Evolving changes – look for new moles or changes to existing moles.
Visit our MoleMap Thirroul skin cancer clinic for more information.
