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Are skin cancers genetic?

Are skin cancers genetic

Skin cancers do occur more commonly in some families, but rather than being genetic as such, it can be that these families all experienced more sunburns due to habitual exposure to the sun through sport or other outdoor activities.  There are rare genetic mutations that can lead to a very high risk of skin cancer, including Gorlin’s syndrome, which can lead to a high risk of BCC formation.  Melanoma appears to be genetic in a small proportion of patients, but there is no genetic testing available as yet to quantify your risk of melanoma.  If you have a family history of skin cancer including melanoma, you may be at increased risk of skin cancer, and it may be worthwhile having annual skin checks, especially if you have risk factors for skin cancer yourself.

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Fees and Additional Information

Consultation Fees

  • Private Standard Consultation: $150.00 - Medicare Rebate: $43.90
  • Private Long Consultation: $200.00 - Medicare Rebate: $84.90
  • Concession card holder standard consultation: $120.00 - Medicare Rebate: $43.90
  • Concession card holder long consultation: $180.00 - Medicare Rebate: $84.90
  • Non Medicare card holder fee: as above - no Medicare Rebate applicable

Saturday fees (Toombul / Mitchelton Clinics)

  • Private Standard Consultation: $200.00 - Medicare Rebate: $43.90
  • Private Long Consultation: $275.00 - Medicare Rebate: $84.90
  • Concession card holder reduced fees: not applicable during these periods.

NON-VR Doctor Fees

Including: Dr Donna Westbrook

  • Private Standard Consultation: $150.00 - Medicare Rebate: $21.00
  • Private Long Consultation: $200.00 - Medicare Rebate: $38.00
  • Concession card holder standard consultation: $120.00 - Medicare Rebate: $21.00
  • Concession card holder long consultation: $180.00 - Medicare Rebate: 38.00
  • Non Medicare card holder fee: as above - no Medicare Rebate applicable

Additional Fee Information

  • DVA Gold and White Card approved: Bulk Billed (not applicable after hours and Saturdays - full fee applies).
  • Biopsy Fees: start from $60.00
  • Excision fees: vary by procedure and you will be informed by the Dr at your appointment.
  • Pricing as of the 1/9/2025 and subject to change without notice.

Additional Clinic Information

Please note: We do accept cash payments at this clinic. Surcharges may apply to EFTPOS and Credit cards payments.

Parking and accessibility:

  • Parking is free and wheelchair accessible.
  • Disabled parking spots also available.

Please note: If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact our office as early as possible so that the appointment can be offered to our waiting list.

All Clinic Opening Hours

  • Toombul:
    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Mitchelton:
    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sat: 8.00am - 1.00pm
  • Warner:
    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm