General News
14 June, 2022
Skin checks popular at Simpson
SIMPSON and district locals took a closer look at their skin thanks to a Simpson and District Lions Road initiative.
SIMPSON and district locals took a closer look at their skin thanks to a Simpson and District Lions Road initiative.
Simpson was host to the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation Van for the weekend of June 4 and 5 with locals taking up the opportunity to have their skin checked for signs of anything untoward.
Club member Marie Van Den Broek said members were pleased with how the visit went.
“With over 110 bookings and 105 of those confirmed and checked over the weekend, it was an obvious case of a health check that was needed by many in our community,” she said.
“We were so pleased to see families travel from all our surrounding areas and towns to support the visitation of the van.
“It was a terrific initiative from the foundation and the Simpson and District Lions Club was proud to be hosting the van for locals to get checked for any skin lesions or moles that may be suspect.”
Mrs Van Den Broek said about half of those tested were having their first skin test ever.
She said those in this category varied in their ages from their 20s all the way through to their 70s.
“Reports also showed that 41 per cent of clients were asked to be aware of spots and see if there are changes over time or were advised to visit their G.P for a professional opinion,” Mrs Van Den Broek said.
“The Cancer Foundation Van provides volunteer dermoscopist’s who have been trained by the best practitioners available.
“The van came equipped with a hydraulic lift for those unable to walk up steps.
“We are very lucky to have so many people that volunteer for this cause. Without this service there could be more people at risk of melanoma.”
Mrs Van Den Broek said testing was being held in remote and rural towns at the moment, because they are more isolated from certain health services.
“The Cancer Foundation Van is the only free service operating that will provide this service,” she said.
