Comprehensive skin cancer screening and digital skin assessments for Wallaceburg residents
Residents of Wallaceburg have access to our skin cancer screening service, combining physician assessment with specialized imaging to provide detailed monitoring of the skin. We can create a record that can be revisited during future skin cancer screenings using FotoFinder technology, which photographs and digitally maps your moles and lesions. This makes it possible to compare images over time rather than evaluating each appointment independently. When a particular area requires further assessment, high-resolution imaging and dermoscopy allow us to examine its features in greater detail. Identifying small changes early can assist with recognizing melanoma and other skin cancers while they are still at an earlier stage.
What you can expect at your skin cancer screening
Your skin cancer screening starts with a full-body digital scan that records the appearance of your skin and establishes a baseline for subsequent visits, with areas that require closer attention are examined individually using a magnified dermoscope, allowing additional details to be captured and reviewed. Once the examination is finished, our physician goes over the results with you and explains the significance of any findings. Recommendations for future monitoring or further assessment are provided whenever necessary.
When skin cancer screening may be especially beneficial
Our skin cancer screening service is available to anyone in Wallaceburg who wants professional monitoring of their skin, while certain risk factors can make regular appointments particularly important. Fair skin and a tendency to burn easily can increase the need for careful surveillance, as can having a large number of moles or moles with unusual characteristics. Extensive exposure to the sun, previous tanning bed use, and a personal or family history of skin cancer are also factors worth discussing when determining an appropriate screening schedule. Keeping a record of your skin over time gives our physician more information when assessing new or changing areas.
Continuing skin cancer screening surveillance for Wallaceburg residents
The images collected at each of your skin cancer screenings are added to your ongoing digital record, providing a chronological reference that can make subtle developments easier to detect. We generally suggest repeat screenings every 6 to 12 months, although your individual circumstances may call for a different interval. Though our skin cancer screening isn’t covered under OHIP, we are able to provide documentation for insurance purposes when needed. We provide our skin cancer screening to residents in Wallaceburg and beyond.
For residents of Wallaceburg, appointments can be scheduled online, or contact us to learn more about our skin cancer screening service.