Skin cancer clinic for Gumdale, for sun-exposed skin.

Regular skin checks help catch skin cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. Our skin cancer clinic GPs examine your skin from head to toe, look closely at any spots you are concerned about, and use dermoscopy to assess anything that needs a closer look. For Gumdale patients, our clinic is around 10 minutes away, with checks, monitoring and treatment of suspicious spots all managed by the same team.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and most adults will have at least one skin cancer removed in their lifetime. The three main types, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, look and behave differently, and early detection makes treatment simpler and outcomes better. Our GPs are experienced in recognising the early signs of each, and can manage many skin cancers within the practice, from biopsy to excision and wound care afterwards. Where a specialist opinion is needed, such as for a complex melanoma, we’ll organise a referral to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and keep track of your results. Gumdale residents who spend long hours outdoors on acreage can have regular checks without a long drive.

In short: Carindale Doctors is a mixed billing general practice inside Westfield Carindale, around 10 minutes from Gumdale. Our skin cancer clinic provides full body checks, dermoscopy, mole monitoring, biopsies and excisions. Costs depend on appointment length, procedures and Medicare eligibility, and suspicious spots are seen promptly.

• Full body skin examination

• Dermoscopy of moles and suspicious spots

• Mole mapping and monitoring over time

• Biopsy or excision where needed

• Results explained clearly, with next steps

• Medicare rebates apply where eligible for Gumdale patients

Acreage living in Gumdale means plenty of sun, and the skin concerns we see reflect that:

• Sun-damaged skin: rough, scaly sun spots on the face, arms and hands are common and can sometimes develop into skin cancer.

• Changing moles: a mole that is growing, changing colour or shape, or bleeding needs prompt assessment.

• Slow-healing sores: a spot that bleeds, crusts or doesn't heal can be a sign of basal or squamous cell carcinoma.

• Delayed checks: busy adults often wait until a spot is obvious, when earlier checks would have made treatment simpler.

• Hard-to-see areas: skin cancers on the back, scalp and legs are easily missed without a professional check.

If you are at higher risk, such as fair skin, a history of sunburn or a family history of melanoma, your GP may suggest more frequent checks.

From first check to treatment, we keep skin cancer care clear and well organised. Gumdale patients go through the same four steps:

• Step 1, book your check: let reception know if you have a spot you are concerned about, so extra time can be set aside.
• Step 2, assess your risk: your GP reviews your sun exposure, skin type and family history.
• Step 3, examine and decide: a full body check with dermoscopy, with any suspicious spot monitored, biopsied or removed.
• Step 4, follow up: results are explained, wound care is arranged if needed, and your next check is scheduled.

Gumdale is in postcode 4154 within the Brisbane City Council area, about 15 kilometres east of the CBD. It’s known for its acreage lifestyle, horse paddocks, Gumdale State School and the New Cleveland Road corridor. Its acreage lifestyle means many residents spend long hours working outdoors in the sun.

Our skin cancer clinic is inside Westfield Carindale at Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, around a 10-minute drive along Old Cleveland Road. Checks, biopsies, excisions and wound care are all handled in the same practice, so Gumdale patients don’t need to travel elsewhere for follow-up.

We also see patients from nearby Wakerley, Chandler, Belmont, Tingalpa and Ransome.

• Postcode 4154, Brisbane City Council
• Around 10 minutes' drive via Old Cleveland Road
• Checks, biopsies and excisions in one practice
• Also seeing patients from Wakerley, Chandler and Belmont