SKIN HEALTH

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Early detection of skin cancer can save lives

The purpose of a skin check is to detect skin cancers at an early stage, when they can be successfully treated. Book for an appointment today!

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If the doctor notes that a lesion is suspicious, they may recommend that it be biopsied (tested) or removed. The biopsy sample or the entire lesion will be sent to a laboratory for pathology analysis. This will determine if the lesion is malignant (cancerous) and if any further treatment is required. If left untreated, skin cancers can cause disfigurement or even death. However, when detected early, most skin cancers can be treated successfully.

Who is it suitable for?

Depending on your skin type and other factors, your doctor may recommend a yearly, or more frequent, skin check. Skin cancer can a ect anyone, with any skin colour. Most skin cancers can be successfully treated if detected early: • A new mole or skin change • A mole or freckle that changes shape, colour or size • A mole or freckle that is asymmetrical, has irregular (rough) edges, or contains many colours • A mole, freckle, spot, or area of skin that continually bleeds or ulcerates • Any other skin changes that you are worried about.

Meet Dr. Kevin Sandhu

Leading DPV Health’s Skin Clinic in Broadmeadows, Kevin has post-graduate qualifications in skin cancer medicine and is a qualified GP. He specialises in mole scanning and medical and surgical cancer treatment. To book an appointment with Kevin, call 1300 234 263 (choose option 1 for medical) or visit https://dpvhealth.org.au to book online.

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“A passion for helping others led me down the path of Medicine into a career that allows me to provide my patients with high-quality healthcare. As a professional Skin Cancer Doctor, I bring a holistic approach to medicine in order to find comfortable and e ective solutions for everyone”, Kevin Sandhu.

Let's talk about healthy school canteens

Your child's learning and educationis important, so sign the statement today!

What our children eat and drink at school impacts their health and wellbeing.

Consuming healthy food and drink options is shown to help improve children’s mental health1 , concentration and memory2 , 3 and overall academic performance4 .

Foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt make up nearly 40% of energy intake for Victorian kids5. We must act now!

The Department of Education and Training (DET) has the power to change this. Sign the statement to show your support for healthier food and drink options in Victorian school canteens.

This change will ensure Victorian Government school canteens and their suppliers offer more healthy food and drink options for our children.

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Study. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2010 May;44(5):435-42. https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ 2. Gómez-Pinilla, F. (2008). Brain foods: The effects of nutrients on brain function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9(7), 568-578. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ 3. Bellisle, F. (2004). Effects of diet on behaviour and cognition in children. British Journal of Nutrition, 92(2), S227–S232 4. Burrows, T., Goldman, S., Pursey, K., Lim, R. (2017) Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review. 5. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2019) Poor diet., AIHW,

Australian Government, accessed 11th May 2022