Skin cancer medicine articles and resources

Secondary intention healing case study with A/Prof Tony Dicker

A/Prof Tony Dicker shares a complex skin cancer case study, walking through the process from diagnosis to excision with secondary intention healing.

Video 8 Apr 2025

How would you manage these three lesions on the same patient?

Case discussion: These three pigmented lesions are all found during a skin check on a 35-year-old female patient with a history of melanoma. What next?

1 min read 31 Mar 2025

How would you manage this lesion on the forehead?

Case discussion: A 3x3mm lesion is found on the forehead of a 40-year-old female patient. What would you do next?

1 min read 24 Mar 2025

Research summary: Roadmap for national skin cancer screening program

Prof David Wilkinson shares the launch of the roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program in Australia.

1 min read 18 Mar 2025

How would you manage this lesion on the medial foot?

Case discussion: A 65-year-old female patient presents with this lesion on her medial foot. What next?

1 min read 17 Mar 2025

When can you consider radiation therapy for your skin cancer patient?

Oncologist A/Prof Sid Baxi talks about when a GP or skin cancer doctor might consider using radiation therapy for their skin cancer patient.

Video 14 Mar 2025

How would you manage this new lesion on the arm?

Case discussion: A 76-year-old retired builder with a history of multiple non-melanoma skin cancers presents with a new lesion on his arm.

1 min read 10 Mar 2025

Evolution of pigmented Spitz naevi with starburst pattern in childhood

Presented by Dr Gabriella Brancaccio and Professor Giuseppe Argenziano

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio provides a new dermoscopy update on the evolution of pigmented Spitz naevi with starburst pattern during childhood.

Video 6 Mar 2025

How would you manage this pigmented lesion on the back?

This flat 8x9mm pigmented lesion is found on the back of a 45-year-old male who presents for a follow-up skin check following a melanoma diagnosis.

1 min read 3 Mar 2025

Importance of GPs treating skin cancer in primary care

Presented by Dr Tony Azzi

Over 90 per cent of skin cancers are managed by GPs. Learn from Dr Tony Azzi about the importance of GPs providing skin cancer treatments in primary care.

Video 26 Feb 2025

How would you manage this ulcer on the foot?

Case discussion: What is your differential diagnosis for this painless, non-healing ulcer on the foot of an 85-year-old male patient?

1 min read 24 Feb 2025

Podcast: Dr Terry Harvey’s journey as a skin cancer doctor

In this HealthCert podcast, Paul Elmslie speaks to Dr Terry Harvey about his journey as a skin cancer doctor practising on the Sunshine Coast.

Audio 21 Feb 2025