Melanomas (Part 2) - Malignant Melanomas: How Doctors Spot Them

Skin Deep

If you go and sit in front of your doctor and say, “would you have a look at this skin lesion doc? I'm a bit worried about it” what will they say and what will they be looking for?

In this episode, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson answer these questions by discussing...

• The current approach to spotting and diagnosing a melanoma, ABCD
• Dr George Moncrieff’s improved approach to spotting and diagnosing melanomas, which includes elements of ABCD and adds E, F and G
• Why doctors should be asking you to return for a thorough skin check if you are concerned about a skin lesion

By the time you’ve finished this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of your skin lesions, such as moles and other odd dark spots, and which ones you should be going to talk to your doctor about. It might not be the one you think!

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The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.