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Skin Cancer

If you notice any changes to your skin that concern you, make an appointment with one of the doctors at the University of Canberra Medical & Counselling Centre.

Things to look out for include:

  • A sore that does not heal
  • Spread of pigment from the border of a spot to surrounding skin
  • Redness or a new swelling beyond the border
  • Change in sensation - itchiness, tenderness, or pain
  • Change in the surface of a mole - scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or the appearance of a bump or nodule

Find out more about the UV Index and when to protect your skin from the Cancer Council.

Not all skin changes are caused by skin cancer. Your doctor will investigate your skin changes to determine a cause and appropriate management.