Most skin cancers are related to both age and sun exposure. Here in Australia we have the highest rate in the world of all types of skin cancer. A staggering one in two Australians will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.

It is important that skin cancer surgery is treated by specialists in cancer of the skin. Skin cancer on the face or lower leg where removal can be potentially disfiguring or healing can be problematic, are especially best treated by a plastic surgeon. In these cases a plastic surgeon can offer specialised techniques for removal which will minimise scarring and promote healing. These include skin flaps, where there is a transfer of nearby skin to close the wound after excising the skin cancer and hiding scars wherever possible in natural skin creases. Sometimes skin grafting (taking skin from somewhere else like the forearm or thigh) is necessary to close the excision area.

Common types of skin cancers treated by Dr Buckland are
BCC - Basal cell carcinoma
SCC - Squamous cell carcinoma
Bowens disease
Malignant melanoma
Sarcoma of the skin

Dr Buckland has extensive training and experience in treating all types of skin cancer and has access to other types of cancer specialists if required through the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.