Updated 23 January 2012

Patients with uncomplicated, low risk melanoma (depth of invasion < 1.0 mm, non-ulcerated) generally do not need to be referred to the BCCA. For patients with intermediate to high risk melanoma (depth of invasion > 1.0 mm, ulcerated, > 1 mitosis/mm²), regional or distant metastatic disease, complicated lesions involving face or digits, referral to the BCCA is encouraged.

Appointments for referral of patients can be made by telephoning the Admitting Department of any of the Cancer Centres:

New patient referral form

Reports required for a new patient appointment