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FAQs
Q.
How likely am I to have skin cancer?
A. Statistically, 1 in 10 of us in the UK
will
be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer during our lifetime.
Those with light skin or a history of sun or sun bed exposed
are at higher risk.
Q. Is skin cancer dangerous?
A. Basal Cell Carcinoma, the most common form, is not usually
dangerous as
it develops very slowly. Melanoma, the least common form,
is very dangerous as it can develop rapidly.
Q. If I have melanoma,
is it best not to know?
A. Absolutely not! The vast majority of
melanomas detected during screenings are early and are quickly
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FAQs
Q. What does melanoma
look like?
A. Early melanoma usually looks like an abnormal mole or freckle and
is usually new or changing.
Q. How
do I know if I have an abnormal mole?
A.
Our MOLECheck™ service is designed to spot any abnormal moles.
Q. I have lots of moles. How do I know if one is new or
changing?
A. Our MOLEMap™ service
is designed to spot any new or changing moles.
Q. What should I do if I have an abnormal, new or changing mole?
A. Our TELEDerm® service
can tell you whether an abnormal new or changing mole is suspect for cancer.
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Q. What
happens if I have a suspect mole?
A.
A mole
which is suspect for cancer should be examined by a
Dermatologist who will probably remove
it for diagnosis by a Pathologist.
Q.
Will my Private Medical Insurance pay for mole
removal?
A.
Private medical insurance usually pays for the
cost of removing a suspect mole and for diagnosis
by a Pathologist.
Q. Who do I contact for more information?
A.
Please contact:
The MOLE Clinic®,
9 Argyll Street, London,
W1F 7TG,
Tel
020
7734 1177 or email enquiries@themoleclinic.co.uk.
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