ASSESSING, SCANNING and TREATING SUSPICIOUS MOLES & MELANOMA -Dr Brian Wills uses a new and clinically proven skin imaging technology called SIAscopy to detect melanoma and skin cancer accurately and painlessly at an early and treatable stage. MoleMedic offers you a review, scan and map of individual moles, as well as an annual full skin check when results can be compared to the previous year's scan.You can make an appointment with MoleMedic without a referral from your own GP. Following your scan, a report will be made available to your GP at your request.WHY MOLEMEDIC?*Your consultation is with an experienced local doctor with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.*Scanning is painless and to a depth of 2mm through the mole*You will see the images of your scan onscreen during your appointment*Leave the appointment knowing the results of your scan*Rescanning and follow up offered*Removal of mole/s offered if necessaryNew Zealand has one of the highest incidences of malignant melanoma in the world, and the incidence is doubling every 10 years. Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer and can mestasize (spread) very quickly. You should have your skin checked regularly – early removal saves lives.ARE YOU AT RISK?LifeStyle: Over exposure to the sun dramatically increases risk. Sunburn in childhood increases the melanoma risk significantly.Family History: If your parents, grandparents or siblings have had a skin cancer or melanoma you are at increased risk.Skin Type: If you are fair skinned and sunburn easily you are most at risk of skin cancer.Pre-Cancerous Lesions: Some moles, especially those called a dysplasticnaevus can progress to cancer and should be checked regularlySee Dr Wills at MoleMedic at two clinics in the Bay:Fraser Clinic, 64 Fraser Street, Tauranga, andBay Radiology/Pathlab Building, 8 Grenada Street, Mt Maunganui