Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
Using Health Insurance
Paying for Treatment Yourself
Costs
Costs can vary depending on the procedure and your personal treatment plan. We’ll give you a clear price guide upfront and explain what’s included.
Our team is here to answer questions and help you choose the best way to pay.
Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment online, call our friendly team, or ask your GP for a referral.
We’re here to answer your questions, talk you through your options, and help you feel confident about your treatment.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
Symptoms of Skin Cancer
There are certain things to be conscious of in relation to skin changes and if you are concerned, should always seek the opinion of a medical professional. Things like mole borders becoming irregular in shape, uneven coloration of moles including darker patches and existing moles becoming asymmetrical in shape. It is important to catch any skin changes early, often it may be nothing but if it does result in a skin cancer diagnosis, successful treatment relies on early detection.
These pictures show some of the things to look out for in melanoma skin cancer.
Please be aware that not all skin cancers look like this, these pictures are just examples and are not to scale.
Symmetry
The two sides don’t look the same.
Border
Irregular border – edges may be blurred or jagged.
Colour
Uneven colour, with more than one shade.
Size
Large size – usually at least the size of the end of a pencil.
Apart from Melanomas there are several other major categories of skin cancer, including Basal Cell carcinomas and Squamous Cell carcinomas which will present differently to the images above.
It’s important to be aware that there are other types of skin cancer too with different signs and presentations. These include:
- A new growth or sore that doesn’t heal
- A spot, mole or sore that itches or hurts
- A mole or growth that bleeds, crusts or scabs
How can I access Kingsbridge Cancer Diagnostics Clinic and what is the pathway?
Accessing Kingsbridge Diagnostics Clinic couldn’t be easier. Our step by step guide below explains the pathway from initial point of contact to an onward referral if required:
Why Use Our Cancer Diagnostics Clinic?
- 30 minute appointment with our GP
- Onsite access to over 400 consultant specialties
- Rapid access to MRI, CT, X-Ray, Endoscopy and Ultrasound
- Scans and diagnostics may be covered by private health insurance
- Our GP’s and Consultants follow the approved NICE guidelines when making any diagnosis
Don’t wait or suffer in silence. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss any of the above with one of our GPs or Consultant Specialists in this area please follow the options below.
Please note our cancer diagnostic service initially requires a GP appointment and this is priced at £149 for a 30 minute face to face appointment. Should you be referred for additional tests, screening or scans then additional costs will be incurred. You will be advised of these costs prior to any further appointments being made.
Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants are specialists with years of experience. From your first consultation through to your recovery, you’ll be under the care of experts who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible results.