Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic
We are dedicated to skin cancer prevention and treatments.
Diagnosing skin lesions with Dermoscopy
Our doctors use the most up to date and highest quality Fotofinder Vexia digital dermoscopy system to accurately diagnose skin lesions. Dermoscopy is high resolution examination of the skin surface under magnification and bright illumination. It permits more precise identification of skin lesions and reduces unnecessary surgical excisions.
What You Can Expect
High Quality Accessible Premises
We have the very best quality equipment and facilities. There is easy access from a
large car park at rear of building with disabled spaces immediately next to the doors.
There is also ample on street parking. Koo Wee Rup is a quiet town and you will not
have to fight through heavy suburban traffic to get here.
We Run On Time
We understand the frustration of attending appointments on time, only to find that the
doctor is running late. Please understand that running on time is a top priority. Our doctors
do their very best to show the courtesy of always trying to run on time. Our waiting room
is a quiet, comfortable place but we will not keep you waiting long.
Our Services
Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic is dedicated to looking after you in the prevention, identification and management of skin cancer.
Dermoscope Assessment
A dermascope is a special microscope used in skin examinations. It allows the operator to see structures within the skin which helps with the diagnosis of skin cancers. This enables our doctors to determine the next course of action regarding any suspicious lesions or moles often reducing the need for surgery.
Skin Imaging
During the examination, photographs are taken to enable a comprehensive diagnosis and management of skin cancers. These are also kept on file for future comparisons.
Images Seen During Dermoscopy
Coiled Blood Vessels Indicate Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ
‘ Spoke Wheel Like Structures ‘ Indicate a Basal Cell Carcinoma
Pigmentation and Polymorphic Blood Vessel Pattern Indicates Melanoma
Complex Loop Vessels Indicate a Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma.
White Circles Typical of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
About Dr Bruce Lim
Bruce is originally from Malaysia and studied medicine at Monash University. He speaks English, Malay and Mandarin and understands Cantonese.
Bruce is an accredited skin cancer doctor and proficient in all surgical skin cancer treatments including flaps and grafts. His skin cancer qualifications are as follows:
Certificate of dermoscopy
Advanced clinical certificate of dermoscopy
Certificate of skin cancer medicine and surgery
Advanced clinical certificate of skin cancer medicine and surgery
He has also attended advanced skin cancer surgery workshops
Bruce is a father of two young boys and is expecting a 3rd child soon.
About Dr Gaochao (Arthas) Chu
Dr Chu studied medicine at Monash university and graduated in 2014. Follow
ing graduation and internship he went to the United Kingdom and worked in Cambridge NHS trust where he passed his membership exam of Royal College of Surgeons.
Following returning from the UK, he worked at St Vincent’s health, Royal Children’s Hospital and Eastern health and acquired further surgical experience. He worked for an extended period of time at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in its melanoma and skin surgical service. During that period, he acquired the diploma of surgical anatomy from the University of Melbourne with distinction and worked as an anatomy demonstrator.
He completed his GP training locally in Gippsland and has done further training in skin cancer medicine with certificate of skin cancer medicine and surgery and certificate of dermoscopy. Dr Chu is proficient in surgical and non-surgical management of cutaneous oncology and has a particular interest in cutaneous surgery including graft and flap reconstruction. Dr Chu speaks Mandarin natively and loves hiking, skiing and diving.
STORY OF ICARUS
In Greek mythology Daedalus was a master craftsman commissioned by King Minos of Crete to build a great labyrinth to imprison the monstrous minotaur. Daedalus and his son Icarus were then themselves imprisoned by the king.
Wishing to escape Daedalus fashioned wings of feathers and wax to fly away from the island. Icarus was warned by his father not to fly too high to prevent the heat of the sun from melting his wings. Out of hubris Icarus ignored this advice, his wings melted and he fell to his death into the sea. The Fall of Icarus has been a popular cautionary tale in European culture ever since as a warning against unbridled ambition and pride. In our clinic we use the name to encourage Australians not to overlook the dangers of the sun. In our logo Daedalus and Icarus are represented by wedge tail eagles which are often seen in the skies above Koo Wee Rup.
Full-body Skin Examinations
Skin Examination Process
The skin is the largest organ of the body and should be examined in it’s entirety under bright illumination to maximise the chance of finding skin cancers. During a routine 20 minute appointment our doctor will thoroughly inspect your skin surface looking at all lesions using a dermoscope and taking digital images where necessary. They will ask you to undress down to the underwear and work through each section of the skin in a systematic manner.
Please avoid wearing any makeup on the face or elsewhere. This includes tinted moisturiser or any other similar coloured cosmetic product. This is extremely important as it is not possible to see through make up and this can lead to failure to diagnose dangerous skin cancers. If possible try to remove nail polish from both the fingers and toes.
At the end of the examination the doctor will clearly identify any lesions of concern and discuss how to manage them. Fortunately most of the time, there will no lesions of concern, and all that will be required is a further regular check in 6 months or a year. The doctor will need to see you more frequently if you have a higher risk of further skin cancers. If there are suspicious lesions a punch or shave biopsy may be done at the time of the initial skin check. This involves taking a small sample of skin under local anaesthetic. If any surgical excisions are required the doctor will usually ask you to come back for seperate surgery appointment within a few days. A letter will always immediately be sent to your GP to keep them informed at every stage. We considers it most important to keep your family doctor fully informed.
Running on Time
Our doctors do their very best to show the courtesy of always trying to run on time.
Your Skin Check Starts Here
We are open every day from Monday to Friday between
10.30am and 6pm
Call — 1800 ICARUS or 5925 2000
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