Comprehensive skin cancer screening service for Southwestern Ontario residents
Our skin cancer screening service provides residents in Southwestern Ontario with advanced monitoring designed to identify concerning changes as early as possible. During each appointment, we use FotoFinder technology to create a detailed digital record of your moles and skin lesions, allowing images to be reviewed against those captured during previous screenings. High-resolution photography combined with dermoscopic analysis gives our team the ability to examine areas of concern in exceptional detail and recognize subtle changes that may not yet be visible during an ordinary visual inspection. Our skin cancer screening service supports the early identification of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer, when treatment can be most effective.
What happens during a skin cancer screening?
A skin cancer screening appointment for Southwestern Ontario residents begins with a comprehensive full-body digital scan. These images establish a reference point that can be used during future appointments to identify changes over time. If particular moles or lesions require additional assessment, they are examined using a magnified dermoscope. Once your skin cancer screening is complete, our physician reviews the results with you, explains the findings clearly, and discusses whether further monitoring or other follow-up is appropriate.
Is a skin cancer screening right for you?
Regular skin cancer screening can be beneficial for anyone in Southwestern Ontario. More frequent assessment may be especially important for people with fair skin, a tendency to burn in the sun, numerous moles, or moles that are unusually large or irregular in appearance. Previous significant sun exposure, tanning bed use, or a personal or family history of skin cancer can also increase the importance of ongoing surveillance. Maintaining regular skin cancer screenings creates a useful record of your skin, making changes easier to recognize over time.
Ongoing monitoring and physician assessment in Southwestern Ontario
Your skin cancer screening results contribute to a continuing visual history of your skin, allowing images from different appointments to be compared for even minor developments. Depending on your individual risk factors, follow-up appointments are generally recommended every 6 to 12 months. Our skin cancer screening service is available to in Southwestern Ontario. Our skin cancer screening is not covered by OHIP, although documentation can be supplied for insurance purposes upon request.
Southwestern Ontario residents can book their skin cancer screening appointment at our Chatham-Kent skin clinic today or contact our team for additional information.