Skin Cancer & Melanoma
A
Dermatologist
is a doctor who treats diseases of the skin whilst a
surgical oncologist
will use surgery to treat cancer. Skin cancer forms in the tissues of the skin. Cancer that forms in melanocytes is called
melanoma
. Cancer that forms in the lower part of the epidermis is called
basal cell carcinoma
. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common and Melanoma is the most dangerous. If left untreated, cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and organs. Fair complexion, older age, genetics and excess sun exposure all play a part in increasing risk of developing skin cancer. Surgical removal of the cancer is very common.
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery across the broad scope of plastic and aesthetic surgery. He has particular interests in skin cancer and melanoma surgery, all aspects of acute and elective hand surgery . . . .
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Post cancer and trauma reconstructive surgery, Skin cancer surgery, Facial cosmetic surgery, Breast reconstruction, reduction and augmentation, Male breast reduction . . .
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General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laser Varicose Vein treatments, Skin Cancer screening & surgery, Gastrointestinal Disease . . . .
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Isaac graduated from Auckland Medical School in 1994 and subsequently completed advanced training in general surgery with the Royal Australasian College . . .
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I am a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon practicing in Auckland, New Zealand. Having completed my medical and specialist training in New Zealand I went . . .
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Katherine is a NZ trained surgeon, specialising in oncoplastic breast surgery, melanoma and general surgery. She holds a consultant surgeon position at WDHB, and works in private . . .
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Adam Greenbaum qualified as a doctor in 1987 from the Medical College of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. By then he had decided on a Plastic Surgery career . . . .
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General ENT, Sinus, Snoring, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery. . . .