Skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions in Australia. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, and Queensland has the highest incidence of skin cancer anywhere in the world. In fact, 2 out of every 3 Queenslanders can expect to develop skin cancer at some time during their life. There are about 3/4 of a million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in Australia each year, but the good news is that early detection of skin cancer almost always leads to a successful cure. Unfortunately, last year over 1000 Australians died from malignant melanoma, including some children. The good news is that Australian survival rates from melanoma are generally higher than in other countries because we are now more aware of the signs of skin cancer, and detect them early. The main aim of our clinic is to detect skin cancer as early as possible so as to reduce the suffering and death rates from skin cancer in the Bayside area of Brisbane. We also put a large emphasis on skin cancer prevention and UV-avoidance strategies.