Number of patients presenting with skin cancer symptoms is double what was expected at new Affidea service in Tallaght

- Fast access to Skin Cancer Treatment and Reconstructive Surgery now available to Irish Life Health patients at Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght
The number of people presenting with skin cancer symptoms in recent weeks is double what was expected at a new treatment facility at the Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght, Dublin.
Since March, all skin cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery had been delayed due to Covid-19, resulting in a significant backlog of patients. The new skin cancer treatment service at Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght was established in recent weeks for Irish Life Health patients to ensure they have continued access to necessary treatments during the ongoing crisis.
The Affidea ExpressCare Clinic in Tallaght is now a fully-approved treatment centre for patients who have had certain procedures cancelled or delayed due to Covid-19. Procedures are performed safely under local anaesthetic at the Affidea minor procedure clinical facility and can cater for the majority of patients with skin cancer.
Since opening, the facility has reported that the number of patients booking appointments is nearly twice the amount they were expecting.
Mr. Fuan Chan, MD FRCSI (PLAST), a fully accredited consultant plastic surgeon, is the clinical advisor for plastic surgery and dermatological service at Affidea. He says while heās pleased that people are making appointments now, itās concerning that the patients had to deal with delayed treatment due to the Covid-19 crisis.
āIn recent weeks, we have noticed a spike in the number of people presenting with skin cancer symptoms with those aged forty-one and above who have a family history of skin cancer or sun exposure with frequent sun burn at higher risk. If you are dealing with a recent diagnosis, prompt treatment is essential. We understand itās an anxious time for patients who are coming in for their surgery without their families support due to visiting restrictions in place. We are taking every precaution to reduce the spread of infection while ensuring each patient receives the safest care possible.ā
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