BCCs are one of the keratinocyte carcinomas, the other being SCC. These are cancers which arise from keratinocytes, the cells which make up a vast majority of the epidermis. BCCs are the most common type of skin cancer. In fact, BCCs are the most common type of cancer, period. To give you some perspective, in Australia, the incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas, BCCs and SCCs, is five times all other cancers combined.It is estimated that 70% of Australians will have at least one skin cancer by the time they reach age 70.

Our guest specialist for this episode is Dr Michelle Goh, a consultant dermatologist at the Skin Health Institute, where she works in the Skin Cancer Assessment and Transplant Dermatology Clinics. Michelle is without a doubt one of the busiest and most experienced dermatologists in Melbourne. She is the current Victorian examiner for the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has consulting positions at several hospitals, including the Skin Health Institute, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, The Austin, The Alfred, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Her areas of interest are complex skin cancers especially in patients who are immunosuppressed, cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs including immunotherapy, and biologics therapy in inflammatory skin disease.

BCCs are one of the keratinocyte carcinomas, the other being SCC. These are cancers which arise from keratinocytes, the cells which make up a vast majority of the epidermis. BCCs are the most common type of skin cancer. In fact, BCCs are the most common type of cancer, period. To give you some perspective, in Australia, the incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas, BCCs and SCCs, is five times all other cancers combined.It is estimated that 70% of Australians will have at least one skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. Our guest specialist for this episode is <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/376/spot-diagnosis-presenters#goh">Dr Michelle Goh</a>, a consultant dermatologist at the <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au">Skin Health Institute</a>, where she works in the Skin Cancer Assessment and Transplant Dermatology Clinics. Michelle is without a doubt one of the busiest and most experienced dermatologists in Melbourne. She is the current Victorian examiner for the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has consulting positions at several hospitals, including the Skin Health Institute, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, The Austin, The Alfred, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Her areas of interest are complex skin cancers especially in patients who are immunosuppressed, cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs including immunotherapy, and biologics therapy in inflammatory skin disease.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with.

Spot Diagnosis

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis: A Podcast on Skin Disease and Dermatology

BCCs are one of the keratinocyte carcinomas, the other being SCC.  BCCs are the most common type of skin cancer. In fact, they are the most common type of cancer, period.

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