Skin Cancer

Taranaki's home of MoleMap, New Zealand's leading Skin Cancer Detection Service and the Accredited Skin on Forty-Five Skin Cancer Service. Skin Cancer is very common in Taranaki and we are here to support you every step along the way from reviewing your skin to the detection, management and monitoring of Skin Cancer.

We’re skin can­cer detec­tion spe­cial­ists.

MoleMap has been at the forefront of Skin Cancer Detection, Management and Monitoring in New Zealand since its inception over 20 years ago. Offering Spot Checks, Skin Checks and MoleMaps we have something for every skin concern. By integrating with Skin on Forty-Five's Accredited Skin Service we offer more than just skin cancer screening and can address a wide range of skin conditions and treatments on the spot.

• New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Skin Cancer in the world
• 2:3 New Zealanders will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70!
• 80% of new cancer diagnoses in New Zealand each year are Skin Cancers
• New Zealand and Australia have the highest rates of Melanoma in the world
• >300 New Zealanders die of Melanoma every year. That’s more than the road toll!
• Taranaki has the highest rates of Melanoma in New Zealand with about 130 people diagnosed in the Taranaki and South Taranaki Districts per year! That’s 1 every 3 days!
• Taranaki also has some of the highest rates of non-melanoma skin cancer with 1 person diagnosed every 3-4 hours!
• 90% of Skin Cancer cases are attributed to excess UV (Sun and tanning beds) exposure
• Skin cancers are both preventable and detectable. The earlier we detect skin cancers the easier they are to treat

• SCCA Accredited Skin Cancer Clinic
• Taranaki's only MoleMap provider
• Integrated with experienced Doctors to ensure all your skin concerns are addressed not just your skin cancer concerns
• Southern Cross Affiliated Provider
• NIB First Choice Provider
• DAA Group Certified
• Integrated with Cosmetic and Aesthetic services for optimal management of all your skin concerns