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How common is skin cancer in New Zealand?

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in New Zealand. Every year, approximately 80,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer. More than 6,000 of these diagnoses are melanoma. This is the deadliest form of skin cancer, accounting for around 80% of all skin cancer deaths.  More than 90% of skin cancers are a result of overexposure to UV rays.

The positive news is that being sun smart (reducing exposure to UV light) can help prevent skin cancer. Plus, most skin cancers can be successfully treated—if detected early. Take care of your skin — book a skin check today.

What does skin cancer look like?

Common signs of skin cancer can include:

   
• A freckle, patch, or mole with irregular borders
   
• A firm lump or nodule
   
• A spot with a spreading or notched edge
   
• A mole that varies in colour (grey, pick, brown, black)
   
• A mole that’s increased in size
   
• A crusty sore that bleeds or won’t heal
   
• A dry, scaly patch of skin that’s shiny/pearlescent and pink or red in colour

It’s important to regularly check your skin and look for a spot or mole that’s sore, abnormal, changing, or new. Find out more about the SCAN Your Skin method.

How do you examine the skin at your skin cancer clinic Thames?

A melanographer performs a thorough skin check of the entire body at a macro level. Using the latest AI technology, atypical lesions are cross-checked in real-time against our comprehensive image database. Next, we use a dermatoscope to check individual moles more closely. We take dermoscopic (under the skin) images of any suspicious lesions.Those images are then passed on to a dermatologist, via Telehealth, for diagnosis. We follow the same, detailed process at all MoleMap clinic locations. Please see our services page for more details on the features of each skin check.

Which MoleMap skin check service is right for me?

MoleMap skin check Thames offers a range of services. The Full Body MoleMap is our most comprehensive skin check and mole check service. It includes:

   
• Thorough skin assessment
• Full body imaging
• Individual mole mapping
• Individual mole mapping
• Dermatologist diagnosis
• Proactive skin surveillance
• Unlimited free spot checks between annual appointments
• Education on skin cancer risk + prevention
                       

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SkinCheck is recommended for people at low risk or who have spotted a new or changing mole and want it checked out quickly. It includes:

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• Thorough skin assessment
• Dermatologist diagnosis
• Education on skin cancer risk + prevention
       

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SkinCheck+ is for people at low to medium risk, who want the added benefit of full body photography. This is an effective way to track changes over time. SkinCheck+ includes:

   
• Thorough skin assessment
• Full body imaging
• Dermatologist diagnosis
• Education on skin cancer risk + prevention
           

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Do I need a referral from my GP to visit MoleMap Thames?

No referral is needed. To book a mole check appointment at our skin cancer clinic Thames, give us a call on 0800 665 362. Alternatively, book online in just a few easy clicks.

What areas does MoleMap Thames service?

Your local skin cancer detection and mole check ser­vice in Thames is conveniently locat­ed at Thames Medical Centre. We ser­vice all sur­round­ing areas, includ­ing: Kauaeran­ga, Whakatete Bay, Ngarimu Bay, Te Puru, Waiomu, Ruamahun­ga, Tapu, Te Mata, Kopu, Oron­go, Turua, Kerepe­hi, Ngatea, Pipiroa, Wait­akaru­ru, Miran­da, Mata­to­ki, Puriri, Hiku­ta­ia, Koma­ta and Paeroa.

If you’re out­side these sub­urbs, you're still welcome to visit us for a skin check. Alternatively check out our other clinic locations.