Diagnosis

If you have a skin lesion, spot or discolouration that is of concern to you, it is recommended that you consult a skin cancer professional. This could be your general practitioner or you might get a referral to a specialist.

A melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. You will be in shock initially but once the news sinks in, it is important that you learn as much about your diagnosis as you can so that you can participate with your treating clinician in the decisions made as to what happens next.

As part of your melanoma care plan you may need to have diagnostic tests and scans.