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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full body skin cancer assessments through to advanced surgery and has an immense wealth of surgical expertise and knowledge of all skin cancers . . . .
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Jamie Ryan is a fully qualified surgeon specialising in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. He undertook advanced surgical . . .
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Patrick established the Plastic Surgery service in Dunedin in 2007.
Hospitals Practicing At: Dunedin Public, Invercargill Public, Mercy Hosp Dunedin . . .
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Will McMillan completed his undergraduate training at Otago Medical School and undertook his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in New Zealand . . .
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Rebecca completed her specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in New Zealand in 2009. She then spent a further four years in post fellowship . . .