The Skin Cancer Centre

27/02/2026

https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/sunscreen-test

27/02/2026

Not all Zinc sunscreens give the same SPF protection.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/zinc-sunscreen-brands-spf-testing-lower-than-advertising/106050396
https://moogoo.com.au/pages/clear-zinc-sunscreen-spf-40-spf-testing-results

Our original SPF testing was conducted by Dermatest (now Eurofins), an Australian-based laboratory. We also carried out a voluntary follow-up test on an 18-month-old batch, along with preliminary waterproof testing. While the results confirmed the formula is waterproof for up to 40 minutes, we alway...

28/05/2025

Dr John Stretch and The Skin Cancer Centre welcomes Dr Scott Thompson to the Practice. Dr Thompson is an experienced skin cancer doctor who has also spent time in Family, Emergency and Remote Medicine. He now wishes to formalise his Skin Cancer training with Dr Stretch.
Appointments with Scott can be made by calling 0755364444 or booking online

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15/09/2021

6 SIGNS OF MELANOMA
If you see one or more, you need to take action!
Book a Full Skin Check or Skin Spot Check (one or two lesions of concern) by calling 5536 4444

12/09/2021

Dr John Stretch MMed (Skin Cancer), Dip Dermoscopy, Dip Derm, FRACGP is the lead doctor at The Skin Cancer Centre and works closely with his experienced colleagues, Dr Kim and Dr Jeeuk.
Dr Stretch is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College Australasia and Fellow of the Skin Cancer Institute having been awarded the Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) by the University of Queensland.
He has also been awarded the International Dermoscopy Diploma (with distinction) from the University of Graz in Austria. This latter year long training course deals specifically with the hand held surface microscopic examination and interpretation of both pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions.
In addition Dr Stretch undertook study trips to both Hong Kong and Cardiff before being awarded the internationally recognised Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University, UK.
Dr Stretch continues to enjoy on-campus dermatology lecturing to Bond University medical students and skin cancer teaching at a post graduate level through the Skin Cancer College Australasia.

09/09/2021

High risk area for Melanoma are in red !
Unfortunately this includes SE Qld and Northern NSW.
Call 5536 4444 to book your Full Skin Check or Skin Spot Check (1 or 2 lesions of concern)

09/09/2021

07/09/2021

Become a Skin Cancer Detective 🔎
Early Detection Saves Lives !
Call 5536 4444 to book a routine Full Skin Check or a Skin Spot Check if you have a lesion of concern.

Purpose built Skin Cancer rooms within an Accredited General Practice setting. Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Procedures by Australian trained Skin Cancer Doctors.

07/09/2021

Purpose built Skin Cancer rooms within an Accredited General Practice setting. Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Procedures by Australian trained Skin Cancer Doctors.

28/08/2021

SunSmart App
Protect the skin you're in with the free SunSmart App

Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes wrinkles and skin and eye damage, ultimately leading to skin cancer. Protect the skin you're in with the SunSmart app for iPhone and Androids.

The SunSmart app lets you know when you do and don't need sun protection, making it easier than ever to be smart about your sun exposure all year.

01/07/2021

ONLINE BOOKING

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