Rose Clinic, an early skin cancer detection and mole screening clinic in Galway, has opened new operations in Kildare, Carlow and Kerry and has expanded their Waterford branch.
The move brings to eight the number of locations the organisation has clinics in and has created seven new jobs nationwide.
Established in 2021 by Professor Paul Redmond, the Rose Clinic has been delivering advanced standards in early diagnosis for skin cancer in Ireland with a simple goal in mind - to detect skin cancer as early as possible when intervention is most effective. The clinic specialises in mole screening and have looked at over 2.5 million images to date.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland and is caused by ultraviolet (UV ) rays which can penetrate 98% of any cloud coverage.
There are over 11,000 cases of skin cancer reported in Ireland every year and this figure is set to double by 2040. Skin cancer has a high survival rate, but the Rose Clinic stresses early intervention is key to survival statistics.
The clinic’s head office is based in Cork, while their other clinics are based in Dublin, Galway and Limerick.
Rose Clinic has developed a six step patient pathway which begins with choosing a service - mole screening or a full body scan. It strives to provide results to patients within a two-week timeframe, with repeat screenings suggested at least once a year to detect new moles or changes in existing lesions.
Dr. Shane Redmond, Medical Director at Rose Clinic said: “Skin cancer is Ireland’s most common cancer and people often take it for granted due to our country’s climate, but unfortunately clouds don’t prevent skin cancer. The first step people can take is prevention by making sure to wear their SPF. If you notice any changes to a mole or marks, talk to your GP or a medical professional. Feel free to pick up the phone to us at Rose Clinic, we are always happy to talk.”
