Skin cancer medicine articles and resources

Podcast

Choosing surgical marking pens in skin cancer surgery

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | Learn which surgical marking pens hold up best for precision, safety, and patient outcomes, with A/Prof Tony Dicker.

Audio 3 Sep 2025

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Case discussion

What do you think of this changing lesion on the wrist?

Case discussion: A 71-year-old female presents with a lesion on her wrist which was treated with laser. It is now growing and becoming raised. What next?

1 min read 3 Sep 2025

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Case discussion

What do you think of this new lesion on the foot?

Case discussion: A 51-year-old male with no history of skin cancer presents with a new lesion on his left foot. How would you approach diagnosis?

1 min read 27 Aug 2025

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Video

Rhomboid flap tutorial

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker takes a closer look at rhomboid closures: a practical flap technique for your surgical toolkit.

Video 26 Aug 2025

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Case discussion

How would you manage this bleeding lesion?

In this week's case discussion brought to you by CeraVe, a 55-year-old male with no skin cancer history attends with a bleeding lesion present for 6 months.

1 min read 20 Aug 2025

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Video

Deep dissolving sutures for wound closure

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker explores the practicalities of deep dissolving sutures for wound closure in skin cancer surgery.

Video 19 Aug 2025

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Case discussion

What do you think of this lesion behind the ear?

Case discussion: A 73-year-old male with extensive elastosis presents for a routine skin check. What do you think of this lesion behind the ear?

1 min read 13 Aug 2025

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Video

Insulin & Botulinum toxin for keloid scars: Surprising study reviewed

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker dives into a study exploring two unconventional treatments for keloid scars.

Video 12 Aug 2025

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Chaos, clues & clinical change: Conversation with Prof Cliff Rosendahl

Life by a Thousand Cuts podcast series | A/Prof Tony Dicker and Prof Cliff Rosendahl discuss the evolution of skin cancer medicine in general practice.

Video 7 Aug 2025

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Case discussion

What do you think of this lesion on the lower back?

Case discussion: A 72-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check with this lesion spotted on his lower back. Share your thoughts.

1 min read 6 Aug 2025

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Case discussion

Case discussion: How would you manage this lesion on the ear?

A 73-year-old male patient presents with a lesion on his right ear which has been present for many months. What do you make of the dermoscopy?

1 min read 30 Jul 2025

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Case discussion

What do you think of this lesion on the loin?

An 86-year-old male patient presents for a routine skin check. This lesion is spotted on his left loin. What do you think of it and what would you do next?

1 min read 23 Jul 2025

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