Proactive skin cancer screening and monitoring for Belle River residents
Keeping track of changes to your skin can play an important role in recognizing skin cancer as early as possible. Our skin cancer screening service is available to Belle River residents and uses advanced imaging technology to provide a detailed assessment of your skin and can help identify melanoma and other skin cancers before they progress further. With our advanced FotoFinder technology, during your skin cancer screening, we create a digital record of your moles and lesions during your skin cancer screening, giving us images that can be revisited and compared at future appointments. High-resolution photography and dermoscopic examination help identify subtle differences in the appearance of individual areas that may be difficult to detect without specialized equipment during your skin cancer screening.
Learn more about our skin cancer screenings
During your skin cancer screening, our team completes a digital scan of your skin at the beginning of your skin cancer screening, producing a baseline record for future reference. Moles or lesions that require more detailed evaluation are then examined using dermoscopy, which provides a magnified view of their features, giving a more comprehensive clinical assessment. Once your skin cancer screening has been completed, our physician reviews the findings with you and explains any recommendations for monitoring or further care.
Considering benefiting from regular skin cancer screening?
Individuals in Belle River who want to monitor their skin can benefit from having suspicious or changing areas professionally assessed. Regular skin cancer screening becomes particularly important for people who have fair skin or burn easily, numerous moles, unusually shaped or larger-than-average moles, or a history of substantial sun exposure. Previous tanning bed use and a personal or family history of skin cancer are additional factors to consider. Repeated skin cancer screenings provide a valuable comparison history and can make developing changes easier to identify.
Consistent monitoring and clinical review for Belle River
Your digital images are incorporated into an ongoing record, allowing our physician to compare your skin across multiple appointments rather than relying solely on a single examination. Screening is generally repeated every 6 to 12 months, although the recommended interval may vary according to your individual level of risk. Our skin cancer screening service is available to residents throughout the Belle River area, and while the cost is not covered by OHIP, documentation can be issued for insurance purposes upon request.
If you live in Belle River, schedule your skin cancer screening at our Chatham-Kent skin clinic today, or contact us to discuss the service in greater detail.