Services

Skin Cancer Checks

Dr Mark Lenthen

Is the General Practitioner who has a special interest in Skin Cancer. He has substantial knowledge in this area and numerous years of experience.

No referral for skin cancer checks is necessary.

All Skin Cancer checks are available.

Skin Cancer Facts

Skin cancer is mostly caused by sun exposure, however it is important to note that it can occur on any area of the skin- including non sun exposed areas.
More than 50% of the Australian population will suffer from cancerous or pre-cancerous lesions in their lifetime. However 98% of all skincancer in Australia is curable, with the highest success rate if diagnosed and treated early on. There are 3 main types of skin cancer.

Basal Cell Carcinoma
Appear as superficial red patches, ulcers, "pearly" red nodules, or scar like areas. Over 250,000 are diagnosed in Australia each year. Usually they are not life threatening, however they can be disfiguring if not detected and treated early.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Appear as rapdily developing tender nodules or ulcerative areas. Can be life threatening and disfiguring if not detected and treated early.

Malignant Melanoma
Appear usually as a new changing irregular mole. Are responsible for approximately 1000 deaths in Australia each year.

What should you look for: Any new, irregular or changing skin lesion on any area of the skin should be investigated

Travel Vaccinations

Going Overseas? Our Travel Vaccination service is run by TravelVax Australia and operates between 9 am and 6 pm on Friday and 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday.

TravelVax is an Australian-owned national provider of advisory and vaccination services that has been established to prepare travellers for healthy travel overseas.

 “The aim of TRAVELVAX AUSTRALIA is to ensure that travellers are
healthy and informed, with the knowledge and medical supplies
that will keep them safe and well during their time away.”

To minimize the risks of travel, the TRAVELVAX service focuses on the three main areas of care.

  • Vaccinations and Medications
  • Education and Advice
  • First aid equipment and Accessories

For more information on TRAVELVAX AUSTRALIA you can visit their website or call their toll free info line on 1300 360 164.

Podiatrist


Julie HALL BAppSc (pod) MAPodAss (NSW)
Julie is our resident Podiatrist and her services cover General Podiatry treatments, Sports injuries, Orthotic therapy, Diabetic care and Nail surgery. Her hours are 9:00 am to 1:30 pm every Friday.