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Coronavirus Update
SKIN CANCER -WHAT IS IT?
From New England Journal of Medicine – “Covid
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of a cell type in
19-Navigating the Uncharted”
the skin. The most common type is Basal Cell cancer
(BCC), a slow growing and locally destructive cancer. Bribie Islands’ Iconic Mural
Transmission is that each infected person spreads the infection
Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC) is a more invasive cancer.
to an additional 2 persons and until this rate falls to below 1.0, it
Melanomas can grow quickly and can become life-
threatening in as little as six weeks. Less commonly
is likely that the outbreak will continue to spread.
known is that Melanoma can appear on skin not
Research for a vaccine is underway, but could be 12 months
normally exposed to the sun. To Be Restored
before a vaccine is available to the general public.
Treatment is supportive with some investigational treatment
Treatment of Skin Cancer
being explored.
Surgical excision of the cancer is the present
such as prescribed cream and cryotherapy, (otherwise
Therefore, it is important to remember:
1. Social distancing (which is better explained as physical
forms of BCC and SCC but will require ongoing reviews
distancing) continues
to ensure no return.
2. Basic washing of hands and ongoing personal hygiene is of
Precancerous skin cancer or solar keratosis (otherwise
referred to as the sunspot) is treated with cryotherapy
utmost importance
or topical cream such as prescription Efudix to ensure
3. Strong recommendations to have influenza vaccination to
it does not become a SCC.
prevent influenza epidemic that would compound the present
Coronavirus pandemic.
Detection of Skin Cancer
At the same time people have to be able to achieve the basics of
With no formal screening program in Australia, it
living: food, water and shelter.
is important to have a thorough skin examination
with your GP on a regular basis. Doctor Donna at
Bartchall Medical specialises in skin cancer checks
Hence please do not forget that what the Governments and
and management and the staff at the clinic send out
Authorities (NOT THE MEDIA) implement are done on the current
timely reminders to have your skin cancer check done
evidence and advice provided by the international and national
regularly, so you never have to worry about forgetting!
leading scientists and medical personal in the relevant positions
Make your appointment for a Skin Cancer Check
of knowledge gathering in these areas.
at Bartchall Medical today!