“How do I know if this spot is skin cancer?”
Here’s the honest answer: you won’t, unless you get it checked by a professional. And that’s exactly why booking a spot check with our highly experienced skin cancer doctor, Dr. Pedro Valente, at Skin Cancer Canberra Clinic could be one of the most important health decisions you make.
Skin cancer doesn’t always announce itself with pain or obvious changes. In fact, many people ignore early signs because they assume they’re nothing. But skin cancer can—and does—develop silently. That’s where we come in.
What Happens During a Spot Check?
Dr. Valente will conduct a focused, professional examination of any and every spot you’re concerned about. With years of experience and advanced training in skin cancer diagnosis and surgical management, he knows exactly what to look for.
While the ABCDE rule can help you spot warning signs at home, it’s no substitute for a medical assessment:
- A – Asymmetry: One half of the mole or spot doesn’t match the other.
- B – Border: Irregular, ragged, notched or blurred edges.
- C – Colour: Uneven colour with multiple shades (brown, black, tan, pink, red, or blue).
- D – Diameter: Larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser).
- E – Evolving: Any change in size, shape, colour, or behaviour.
If you’ve noticed any of the above—or even if you haven’t, but it’s been a while—it’s time to come in.
Why Early Detection Matters
Skin cancer, including melanoma, is highly treatable when caught early. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer because it spreads quickly if undetected—but when found early, treatment can be straightforward and life-saving.
Dr. Valente has diagnosed and treated thousands of skin cancers, often identifying spots that patients didn’t even realise were a concern. A simple spot check could be the thing that catches cancer early and saves your life.
Book Your Spot Check Today
📅 Call Skin Cancer Canberra Clinic on 1300 378 336 to schedule a professional spot check with Dr. Pedro Valente. Whether it’s your first check or part of your ongoing care, we’re here to keep your skin—and your health—in the best hands.
Don’t wait. Detect early. Act now.
Your Skin, Our Priority.
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