How common is melanoma in New Zealand?
New Zealand, along with Australia, have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Approximately 6,000 melanomas are diagnosed in New Zealand every year. Sadly, around 300 New Zealanders die from melanoma annually. The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to practise sun safety measures and have a regular skin check.
How much is a skin cancer check in Northcote?
At our Northcote skin check clinic, the price of your skin check will depend on which service you choose. The Full Body MoleMap is our most comprehensive mole check. It includes total body imaging, individual mole plotting and ongoing skin surveillance. This means if anything on your skin changes, it’ll be spotted early. This skin check 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 (choose to have it with or without total body imaging). For more information on the pricing and to compare skin checks, visit our services page.
What areas does MoleMap’s skin cancer clinic Northcote service?
MoleMap Northcote is conveniently located on Akoranga Drive (near Akoranga Reserve and the Northcote offramp), we service all surrounding areas, including: Hillcrest, Wairau Valley, Milford, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay, Glenfield, Takapuna, Bayview, Totara Vale, Sunnynook, Unsworth Heights, Windsor Park, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Rosedale, Murrays Bay, Rothesay Bay, Pinehill, Albany, Oteha, Fairview Heights, Browns Bay, Northcross, Waiake, Torbay, Long Bay, Redvale, Schnapper Rock, Greenhithe, Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead and Highbury.
If you’re outside these suburbs, you're still welcome to visit us for a skin check. Alternatively check out our other clinic locations.
Is it worth getting a skin check in Northcote?
Around 350 New Zealanders lose their lives to melanoma every year. While skin cancer can be deadly, in many cases it can be successfully treated — if found early. The best way to keep your skin safe is to have a professional skin check. At MoleMap, this includes a thorough, full-body examination – from head to toe including under your nails – by one of our trained melanographers. Annual skin checks are recommended from early adulthood (18+). This is especially important for higher risk groups such as people with fair skin, a high number of moles, and a family or personal history of skin cancer.
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