Skin Clinic Wyndham

Alfred Road Medical Centre doctors are experienced in the detection and treatment of skin cancers.

Skin Clinic Wyndham

Alfred Road Medical Centre doctors are experienced in the detection and treatment of skin cancers.

Skin Cancer Checks and Treatment

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia, and we are here to help you. Almost half of the adult population will have at least one type of skin cancer in their lifetime.

The doctors here at Alfred Road Medical Centre in Werribee are experienced in the detection and management of skin cancers, with Doctor Onari Ogaji, Dr Melanie Iwunze and Dr Oluwole Owa having a particular interest in this area.

Types Of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Melanoma

All types of skin cancer require some kind of surgical intervention and ongoing checkups.

Basal cell carcinomas are the least aggressive and most common types of skin cancer. Their growth is limited to their original location, so they don’t spread throughout the rest of the body. When they are surgically removed, no further treatment is necessary.

Squamous cell carcinomas are moderately more aggressive. Some SCC’s have the capacity to expand in other areas of the body, such as the lymph glands and other organs. They are inclined to arise more often in larger cancers, and those that have been present for a longer period of time. Treatment of these cancers requires complete surgical removal, and surveillance of the lymph glands in the affected area will be needed.

Whilst melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, it is also the least common. Melanomas can spread to the surrounding lymph glands and other organs if not detected early. Treatment requires complete surgical removal of cancer. Removal of a rim of normal skin from around the melanoma is also required, with the amount of skin that needs to be removed based on the thickness of the melanoma. Sometimes, the thickness of the melanoma is only known after the first operation to remove cancer, therefore, it is sometimes necessary to have a second operation.

More than 95% of skin cancers can be cured if treated early. So, if you are concerned about any changes to your skin, like moles, sunspots, solar keratosis, please make an appointment as soon as possible.

Practice Information

Health Information Privacy -
Alfred Road Medical Centre regulates the use and disclosure of patients’ health records. All patients’ records are confidential and private. Alfred Road Medical Centre do not disclose personal health information to third parties except in cases where the patients have given written consent, or are at risk of harm and unable to give consent.

Patient Feedback

We welcome feedback on how to improve our services and endeavor to address complaints in a timely manner. Leave your thoughts in our suggestion box located in the waiting room for any comments otherwise, you can email the Practice Manager at [email protected].

If you have any concerns, please contact the Practice Manager on 03 8336 9333. If your concern remains unresolved you may contact the Health Services Commissioner, Ph: 8601 5200, or ask our receptionist for an ‘Office of the Health Services Commissioner Complaint Form’.
Test Results

To protect your privacy and ensure that all results are managed in accordance with best practice, Test results can be given as a telehealth consultation under certain circumstances following guidelines under the Covid-19 pandemic

Please ensure a follow-up appointment is made with your GP within 3 days from the date the test is completed you do not need to check your results are available. We operate a notification service for results where you will receive a call/text/letter depending on your preferences.
Reminder System

We will send you a reminder notice from time to time for health check-ups, test results, and services appropriate to your care such as immunization and cervical screen test reminders. If you do not wish to receive any letters or text messages, please notify the receptionist in writing.
Immunisation

We can perform all Immunisations. All Immunisations will be sent to the Australian National Register and are recorded in the patient’s file.
Home Visits

Home Visits may be provided to patients under certain circumstances. Please discuss this with your regular doctor if needed.
E-Mails

For privacy and confidentiality reasons, we ask our patients not to use e-mails to seek medical advice, our info email is available for general inquiries only and can be attended to by our receptionist. Please allow 24 hours for a response to any e-mail inquiry.