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Why choose Norwest Skin Cancer Centre?

Norwest Skin Cancer Centre was opened in 2009 by A/Prof Paul Fishburn, who has practiced in skin cancer medicine and surgery since 2002. Our practice is focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer within our dedicated centre.

Skin examinations incorporate the use of dermatoscopy, a hand held skin magnification instrument, which has been proven to increase diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for skin cancer detection. The use of digital photography for mole monitoring, as well as total body photography (mole mapping) is used when required to aid diagnosis of melanoma, in line with current best medical practice.


How to Choose a Skin Cancer Doctor

why choose usAsk the following 3 questions:

  1. Is the practice dedicated to the care of skin or skin cancer only?
  2. What are the doctor’s qualifications in Skin Cancer Medicine?
  3. Are the doctors trained in the use of Dermatoscopy?

The doctors at Norwest Skin Cancer Centre dedicate the majority of their time to the diagnosis and management of skin cancer within a purpose built practice setting. In addition, they have post-graduate qualifications in the field of skin cancer and dermatoscopy.

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Skin Cancer Risk Survey

Answer all seven questions to calculate your indicative skin cancer risk level. You can return to any answer and change it at any time.

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This survey provides a general risk indication only. It does not replace a professional skin examination, diagnosis or medical advice.

Risk calculator

Skin Cancer Risk Survey

Answer all seven questions to receive the most accurate result.

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1 Gender?
2 Age?
3 How many sunburns caused your skin to peel during childhood and your teenage years?
4 What was your natural hair colour at age 15?
5 How many freckles did you have on your arms at age 15?
6 How many moles do you have on both arms combined, counting from your shoulders to your hands?
7 Have you previously had skin cancer, including melanoma, BCC or SCC?