Skin Screening Clinics

Please do not underestimate the importance of skin checks.  If you have a spot of concern that you feel needs to be seen, please have your family doctor take a look at it as soon as possible.  If you can’t get in with a doctor, please send an email to sccrprograms@gmail.com and we will add you to our Skin Screening Clinic waitlist. Due to the high demand of these clinics, our wait lists are extensive, our next upcoming clinics are planned for Spring 2025 (FULL), Fall 2025 (wait list open).

We are so grateful for the support of Dr. Marnie Wiseman from Skinwise Dermatology for her commitment to supporting our community through these Skin Screening Clinics. Our most recent clinic was held this past Monday, seeing 61 people, with over 20 cases caught. This is SUCH an important service for the community. Thank you Dr. Wiseman!

The ABCDE’s of Melanoma: This rule helps health professionals assess different features to tell a normal mole from skin cancer.

A is for asymmetry. One-half of a mole does not have the same shape as the other half.
B is for border. The edge of a mole is uneven (irregular). It can look jagged, notched or blurry. The colour may spread into the area around the mole.
C is for color. The colour of a mole is not the same throughout. It could have shades of tan, brown and black. Sometimes areas of blue, grey, red, pink or white are also seen.
D is for diameter. The size of a mole is larger than 6mm across, which is about the size of a pencil eraser.
E is for evolving. There is a change in the colour, size, shape or feel of the mole. The mole may become itchy or you may have a burning or tingling feeling.

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