Skin cancer medicine articles and resources

Dermoscopy of scalp and lip lesions (Part 2)

Presented by Dr Gabriella Brancaccio

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio walks through how to approach scalp and lip lesions using dermoscopy and colour cues, in part two of her short series.

Video 4 Feb 2026

How would you manage this lesion on the lower leg?

Case discussion: A 65-year-old female patient with no history of skin cancer presents for a full skin check, when this lesion is found on her lower leg.

1 min read 2 Feb 2026

Dr Moz's path into skin cancer medicine

Presented by Dr Mostafa Khalafalla

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast | A/Prof Tony Dicker speaks with Dr Moz about career pivots, imposter syndrome & the realities of being a skin cancer GP.

Video 28 Jan 2026

How would you manage this lesion on the calf?

Case discussion: A 46-year-old female with a history of melanoma in situ presents with a lesion on her calf. What would you do next?

1 min read 26 Jan 2026

A pragmatic approach to facial closure in frail patients

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker uses a case study to explore how to manage a large, bleeding facial lesion in an elderly patient.

Video 21 Jan 2026

How would you manage this flat brown macule on the ear?

Case discussion: A new, flat brown macule is identified on the ear of a 64-year-old male patient with no history of skin cancer. What do you think of it?

1 min read 19 Jan 2026

Mohs surgery and how it fits into everyday skin cancer practice

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker looks at Mohs surgery, how it differs from excision, and the clinical situations it's used in.

Video 14 Jan 2026

How would you manage this suspected cyst on the back?

Case discussion: A 64-year-old man with a history of skin cancer presents for removal of a growing 'cyst' on his back. What do you think of this lesion?

1 min read 12 Jan 2026

How would you manage this growing lesion on a young woman's neck?

Case discussion: How would you manage this growing lesion on the neck of a young woman in her mid-20s with Type I-II skin?

1 min read 5 Jan 2026

GPs in skin cancer surgery: When to cut and when to refer

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker discusses when to excise a skin cancer in primary care and when to refer onwards.

Video 17 Dec 2025

How would you diagnose this pink lesion on the back?

Weekly case discussion: A 56-year-old female patient presents with a flat, pink lesion on her upper back. How would you diagnose this skin lesion?

1 min read 15 Dec 2025

Webinar replay: Skin cancer in skin of colour

Presented by Dr Mostafa Khalafalla

What GPs need to know about dermoscopic diversity and diagnostic pitfalls: Skin cancer in skin of colour webinar replay, with Dr Mostafa Khalafalla.

Video 12 Dec 2025