The Hospital Research Foundation Group Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 21
SKIN CANCER
Free skin cancer
checks save lives
At least 16 lives have been saved from popup skin cancer clinics held in regional South
Australia in 2023, thanks to you!
There were 204 suspicious skin lesions detected
from the 503 people tested at the pop-up clinics,
held at community events in Victor Harbor,
Coober Pedy and Paskeville.
the University of South Australia who led the
project alongside Skin Check Champions.
People identified with a suspcious lesion
were encouraged to see their doctor. While
subsequent results were hard to follow up,
the team know of at least 16 confirmed skin
cancers that resulted from the checks.
The project targeted regional areas because
of the 15-31% higher rate of skin cancer, plus
limited access to screening. Regional nurses
were also trained in the AI technology that
scans skin lesions.
“We couldn’t have done this without the support
of The Hospital Research Foundation Group,” said
Professor Marion Eckert (second from left), from
“You backed us and believed in us.”
Watch first-hand the
impact you have had!
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