
Skin Cancer Checks
Summer is coming and we all need to take care and protect our skin.
Get your Skin Cancer Check now at The Hastings Clinic with Dr Anuj Raut.
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Dr Raut is an advocate for skin cancer early detection, having completed a Certificate of Dermoscopy course. He is also enrolled in a Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine with the Skin Cancer College in Australia.
​He provides skin checks to all patients wanting to have an assessment performed.
Call the clinic to arrange a Skin Cancer Check Appointment now on 03 5979 1605 or
Book online (note new patients to the clinic need to please call reception to book an appointment on
03 5979 1605)
What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin.
The 3 main types are:
• Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) – about 2 out of 3 skin cancers
• Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – about 1 in 3 skin cancers
• Melanoma – about 1 in 100 skin cancers.​
What causes Skin Cancer?
Over 95% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV radiation. When unprotected skin is exposed to UV radiation, how the cells look and behave can change.

How to protect our skin?
Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun’s UV radiation. When UV levels are 3 or above, use all or as many of the following ways to protect your skin as possible.
After a diagnosis of skin cancer, it is especially important to check your skin regularly
and follow SunSmart behaviour.
