Dermatology

20/11/2020
St. Jamess Hospital team
20/11/2020
A brave pensioner has had a new nose grown from his forehead
A brave pensioner has had a new nose grown from his forehead after losing his original one to skin cancer. Tony Murray, 79, allowed the entire procedure to be filmed for Virgin Media’s fly-on-the-wall documentary Inside James’s. The Dubliner had a mark on his nose for nine months which was later diagnosed as a basal cell carcinoma.
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10/11/2020
Old man reading a book
10/11/2020
Neil, 73, Kilkenny – skin cancer diagnosis and facial surgery
Neil had his appointment, skin cancer diagnosis and facial surgery with AllView Healthcare (previously DermView) within the same time frame it took to get an appointment letter from the regional hospital.
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06/11/2020
Old people
06/11/2020
Pat Conway, Dublin 18, goes from GP to Melanoma surgery in 17 days
If AllView Healthcare (previously DermView) wasn’t available, I could be waiting for six months even though I have private health insurance. It could be up to five years for a public appointment.
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27/09/2020
Medical Team
27/09/2020
Late diagnosis, much greater invasive surgery
There are many different types of skin cancer and thankfully, most of them are not life-threatening and can be treated and cured with relatively small procedures. Even the most dangerous type, Malignant Melanoma, is curable if it’s detected in its early stages. However, if a late diagnosis occurs, this may result in a life-threatening situation with a need for invasive surgery and intensive treatment.
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09/09/2020
Medical Team
09/09/2020
Decline in cancer referrals during Covid-19 leaves patients at greater risk
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, new concerns are growing regarding the sharp decline of skin cancer checks. Reports indicate that people are failing to present to their doctors with cancer concerns and worries, with some GP’s not seeing a suspected cancer case in weeks.
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19/06/2020
Children playing
19/06/2020
An expert says that making sure children don’t get sunburn is “something to be taken seriously”
An expert says that making sure children don't get sunburn is "something to be taken seriously", after a new study revealed the dangers of young people having excess exposure to the sun.
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31/05/2020
Medical Team
31/05/2020
Growth of telemedicine ‘addtional tool’ for GPs, won’t replace traditional visits
But doctor visits by phone or video don’t suit all cases. Dr Crowley says it’s not possible to pick up subtle signs or cues from a patient who may be suffering with their mental health.
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