Skin cancer specialist offering free mole checks in Edinburgh

An Edinburgh skin cancer screening specialist is offering free mole checks throughout December to raise awareness of skin cancer and encourage anyone avoiding the GP to get checked.
By Shona Elliott
Published 2nd Dec 2020, 07:00 BST
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland and, while not usually deadly, melanoma can become life-threatening if not detected early.Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland and, while not usually deadly, melanoma can become life-threatening if not detected early.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland and, while not usually deadly, melanoma can become life-threatening if not detected early.

This winter The MOLE Clinic on Hanover Street will be providing individuals a free mole report in return for a £10 donation to the skin cancer charity Melanoma Action and Support Scotland MASScot.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland and, while not usually deadly, melanoma can become life-threatening if not detected early.

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Less people have been seeking help from their GP for non-Covid-19 related concerns due to fear of contracting the virus or wasting NHS resources while specialists fear could be leaving dangerous illnesses like cancer undiagnosed.

This winter The MOLE Clinic on Hanover Street will be providing individuals a free mole report in return for a £10 donation to the skin cancer charity Melanoma Action and Support Scotland.This winter The MOLE Clinic on Hanover Street will be providing individuals a free mole report in return for a £10 donation to the skin cancer charity Melanoma Action and Support Scotland.
This winter The MOLE Clinic on Hanover Street will be providing individuals a free mole report in return for a £10 donation to the skin cancer charity Melanoma Action and Support Scotland.

According to MacMillan Cancer Support the number of people starting cancer treatment in Scotland between April and June 2020 was down 23 per cent compared to the same months in 2019.

The MOLE Clinic is hoping to help by offering up its time for free to provide its service to anyone that’s hesitant about contacting their GP.

Founder and Managing Director of The Mole Clinic Iain Mack said: “Having just opened our first Scotland clinic, we hope to raise awareness that a new or changing mole should always be checked by an expert as soon as possible and at the same time support the work of MASScot.”

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Chair and Trustee of MASScot Leigh E Smith MBE TD said: ”We would strongly advise that anyone worried about a mole, or other skin lesion they think may be suspicious, has an examination by an expert at a fast access clinic.”

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