Dermatology Cases: The Risk of Other Cancers in Those With SCC and/or BCC
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In this episode:
– Anyone with BCC or SCC is at higher risk for an internal malignancy or melanoma
– The risk is especially great for those with a first non-melanomatous skin cancer diagnosed under the age of 24
– GPs must screen these patients for melanoma and have a high index of suspicion for internal malignancies for these patients moving forward
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Expert: Prof Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology, University of Melbourne; Founder and Director of Sinclair Dermatology; Director of Dermatology, Epworth Hospital; Head of the Epworth Dermatology Research Centre
Total time: 22 mins


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