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CheckUP works with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities through a range of initiatives.
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The Skin Cancer Early Detection Service aims to create fairer access to professional assessment and treatment of skin cancer for people who have a skin cancer risk.
Queensland has the highest rate of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers in the world.
Skin Cancer Early Detection (the Service) is a pilot outreach service funded by the Queensland Government. It will be delivered in priority Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) in Queensland.
The Service will work closely with each HHS and other local stakeholders to deliver skin cancer services in rural, regional, and remote locations where such services are limited or non-existent.
The Service is one of three elements of a Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection initiative. Other elements are a multi-year state-wide social marketing campaign promoting sun-safe behaviours and local health promotion activities.
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Skin cancer risk assessments
Clinical skin assessments (i.e. dermoscopy)
Treatment of skin cancers (i.e. cryotherapy, biopsy and excision)
Patient education on individual skin cancer risk and prevention.
The project’s objectives are to: