Skin cancers are easily curable with surgery when detected early. Hence, it is worthwhile to have regular skin cancer screening in Singapore (also known as a full body mole check).
MBBS (Singapore) | MRCP (UK) | FAMS (Singapore) |
The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. If you must suffer from a type of skin cancer, always pick BCC and not melanoma. BCC is usually just locally aggressive and can be cured easily if treated early with surgery. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from all skin diseases combined.
Skin cancers are easily curable with surgery when detected early. Hence, it is worthwhile to have skin cancer screening (aka full body mole check). In a skin cancer screening, every patient will be risk stratified according to his / her skin type, nationality, medical history, family history, occupation and recreational sun exposure history.
An experienced dermatologist will scrutinize and examine nearly every inch of your skin barring some private and sensitive area. Demoscopy will be used and is an invaluable tool to assist the dermatologist to look for the finer details of skin cancer and improve the accuracy of his clinical diagnosis.
Regular skin cancer screening may be recommended in various circumstances to help maintain skin health and detect potential problems early.
Individuals with close relatives who have had melanoma or other skin cancers may benefit from regular screening due to increased genetic risk factors.
Those who have previously been diagnosed with any form of skin cancer require ongoing monitoring to detect new or recurring lesions.
People with occupations or lifestyles involving significant sun exposure, including outdoor workers and frequent travellers to sunny climates, may need regular screening.
People with numerous moles, particularly those with irregular shapes, varied colours, or changing characteristics, may require professional monitoring.
Dermatologists utilise a combination of clinical experience and technology to examine the skin thoroughly during a screening. These include:
Using magnification and lighting to assess the skin’s surface.
A specialised tool that allows for deeper evaluation of moles and lesions.
Involves photographing all the moles on the body, recording them in a computer, and tracking their progress over time using serial comparison and digital charts. This method is typically available at established skin cancer centres worldwide.
Please note that Assurance Skin Clinic does not currently offer this service.
If a suspicious lesion is found and requires further histological analysis.
If you need a full body mole check or skin cancer screening, call us at +65 6694 1121 for an appointment.
Skin cancer screening is a quick, non-invasive process and requires no downtime.
In 1998–2000, Dr. Wong Soon Tee was conferred the Commonwealth Fellowship by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (UK) to research on skin cancers at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Skin Tumour Laboratory. This has honed his skills and sharpness in picking up early skin cancer and removing them.
Dr. Wong was trained in the UK for Dermatosurgery and Laser surgery and he has screened many patients for suspicious moles and skin cancer over 30 years as a dermatologist in NUH, Raffles Hospital and Assurance Skin Clinic. He recommends his high-risk patients to have skin cancer screening yearly and regularly as skin cancers are imminently curable when detected and treated early!
No. Skin cancer screening is non-invasive and generally painless. It involves a detailed visual examination, and if needed, a biopsy may be performed under local anaesthetic.
Yes. Even without prior skin concerns, individuals may still develop skin cancers due to sun exposure or genetic predisposition. Regular screening helps detect early signs before symptoms appear.
For most individuals, screening every one to two years is sufficient. However, high-risk patients such as those with a personal or family history of skin cancer are advised to undergo annual skin cancer screening in Singapore.
Leave us your details and our clinic will get back to you shortly.
For Faster Response, Call Us!
+65 6694 1121
Chat with our friendly clinic staff through Whatsapp!
For Faster Response, Call Us!
+65 6694 1121
Chat with our friendly clinic staff through Whatsapp!