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bidvid

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Hello,


I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for mole screening?


I grew up in Australia, I have Irish heritage (and complexion) and have spent most of my life watching my parents have various bits burnt off or cut out. Luckily, I have always worn sunblock but I think that my skin is a bit damaged. I went to a GP 2 years ago and they said that they wouldn't look at moles unless they were 5mm in size. I appreciate that the NHS is overstretched so I might need to go elsewhere for an inspection... Can anyone recommend somewhere/someone? I had a google and could only come up with private clinics that charge 250 pounds for an initial consultation. Is this normal?


Thanks for your recommendations,


Keep well,


Brigid

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I would say have another go at your GP. Our GP, for all their faults, are very pro-active regarding possible skin cancers. My husband thought he had a persistent patch of eczema behind his ear and showed it to our GP, who referred him to the 2 week wait dermatology clinic at Kings. Turned out to be a Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), which was removed within a few weeks. Since then, if my husband has any concerns about further patches, he askes the GP to refer him. So far, he has had 3 BCCs removed and is awaiting a further procedure.

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