Skin Cancer

We Provide Skin Cancer Surgery in Mackay

Specialist Surgical Procedures

When it comes to skin cancer surgery, it’s important to act quickly in order to mitigate risk. Dr Cody Fitzgerald and his team have dedicated facilities to provide specialist surgical procedures for skin cancer. All procedures are determined on a per-patient basis and carried out at our Mackay location. During the consultation, your doctor will advise the most appropriate course of action based on your circumstances.

Dr Cody Fitzgerald and his compassionate staff appreciate that undergoing skin cancer surgery can be stressful. We will endeavour to minimise discomfort and anxiousness, working in close concert with your doctor and carefully detailing all aspects of your procedure. For all of our surgeries, we aim to minimise the amount of healthy skin that is removed.

If you’d like to enquire about what we perform at our Mackay skin cancer clinic, or schedule a consultation, call us on (07) 4942 3111. We also provide an array of general surgical procedures, varicose vein treatments and more.

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Comprehensive Cosmetic Services

We’ve found that many people who should arrange skin cancer surgery are often discouraged by the prospect of having scars or skin gouges present as a result. Dr Cody Fitzgerald undertakes all skin cancer treatments with cosmetics firmly in mind. Procedures can be undertaken on cosmetically sensitive areas on the body in a manner designed to minimise scarring. For example, Dr Cody can provide:

Excisions
Flap surgery
Graft surgery
Margin control surgery

The equipment used by Dr Cody allows him to help address cancer that has begun to spread deep within the skin. It also enables him to access difficult and sensitive areas–such as around the eyes, on the nose, as well as near the lips and ears.

If you’d like to find out more, or schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does skin cancer surgery take?

The time it takes to perform skin cancer surgery will depend on the type and location of the cancer. Most Procedures can be completed in less than one hour. In some cases, more extensive surgery may be required, which could take several hours to complete. Your surgeon will advise the amount of time required after conducting an assessment of the affected areas.
How effective is surgery for skin cancer?

There is no one definitive answer to this question as the effectiveness of surgery for skin cancer can vary depending on the individual case. However, in general, surgery is considered to be a very effective treatment option for skin cancer. In many cases, surgery can completely remove the cancerous tissue and provide a cure. Even in cases where the cancer cannot be completely removed, surgery can often help to shrink the tumour and improve the patient's prognosis. Therefore, if you are considering surgery for skin cancer, it is important to discuss your options with your doctor to ensure that it is the best course of action for your particular situation.
How deep is the cutting required for skin cancer surgery?

The depth of the cut will depend on the type and stage of skin cancer. For example, superficial basal cell cancers can be treated with a shallow surgery that only removes the tumour. However, more advanced skin cancers may require a deeper surgery to remove all of the cancerous cells. Your doctor will determine how deep the cut needs to be based on your individual situation.