There are some questions that doctors are asked frequently when managing skin cancer in Australia and New Zealand. Here we list some of those questions and provide some answers. Click any question to see an explanation provided by the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine.
Is my doctor suitably trained, experienced and qualified to manage my skin cancer?
I have been diagnosed with melanoma and I want to know more?
Should my doctor be doing the reconstruction after the tumour is excised?
Should I have a sentinel node biopsy when I have a melanoma diagnosed?
What are the different types of skin cancer and does it matter?
Tell me about all the treatment options for skin cancer?
What do melanomas look like?What is margin control (Mohs) surgery and is it needed for my skin cancer?
My doctor does not have a machine to diagnose melanoma. Does that matter?
I have been urged to protect myself from the sun. What does that really mean?
What are sunspots and how are they treated?
Are there other important questions you feel should be addressed in this section? Email College at enq@skincancercollege.com