FNQH Cairns- Integrated Melanoma Centre

22/11/2025

Very exciting day for us at FNQH Cairns- Integrated Melanoma Centre. The paper we co-authored has been published in the prestigious Nature Magazine. This is our second publication in the Nature Magazine.

It has been an amazing experience working with some of the top melanoma researchers from Australia, Europe and the Americas. Our centre is the only primary care centre to participate in this and it has been a humbling feeling to see our practice's name listed along with some big university hospitals.

Our aim is to showcase what can be done from Primary Care Institutions and to show that we can provide high quality Data that is sometimes better that what can be acquired from tertiary institutions.

Why we do this? we want to being newer treatments and skin cancer diagnostic tools to Cairns in the way of clinical trials and research.

Our team will continue to endeavour towards achieving "No Deaths to Melanoma"!!

Our community support means a lot to us and this is our way of giving back.

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14/11/2025

We are now an official site for an exciting drug trial which is aimed at providing non-surgical treatment for BCCs.

We are the ONLY GP clinic in Australia to be accepted as a trial site for this trial. Why do we invest in Clinical and drug trials - it is because we do not wish to be just a skin clinic but a "Centre of Excellence" in Skin Cancer Diagnosis, treatment, Research and Education. Our commitment is to bring the latest treatments that are available - to Cairns.

We have made significant financial and "man hour" investments to bring this to Cairns. FNQH has also invested around $1.5 Million to acquire cutting edge equipment and some are not available anywhere else in regional Australia.

Why is this important to the community - These trials make certain treatments accessible to the community and it is an opportunity to be able to offer newer and better treatments than what is already available.

We will continue to work towards achieving "No Deaths to Skin Cancer".

This would not have been possible without the tireless work of our WORLD BEST team. It's amazing when they put patient care before everything else.

09/11/2025

We at FNQH Cairns Integrated Melanoma Centre are very excited to announce that Dr Maria Reeves would be starting with us in early December and will be taking new patients. She will be offering Skin Cancer services only.

Dr Maria Reeves is a highly skilled and UK-trained doctor with an impressive 30-year tenure in the medical field. Renowned for her expertise in surgical procedures, Dr. Reeves received her initial training in the UK before honing her skills in skin cancer diagnosis and surgery through comprehensive programs in New Zealand and Australia. With over a decade dedicated to skin cancer medicine and surgery in both regions, she has emerged as a leading expert in New Zealand and Australia.

Dr Reeves is an accredited skin cancer doctor and member of The Skin Cancer College of Australasia. She is currently advancing her knowledge by pursuing a Master’s in Skin Cancer Medicine at the University of Queensland.

Outside the medical realm, Dr Reeves enjoys various leisure activities, exploring her passion for photography, and embracing the joys of travel. This multifaceted dedication reflects her holistic approach to life, balancing professional excellence with a rich and fulfilling personal life.

To book an appointment with Dr Reeves, please call 40405800 or book online - https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/westcourt-QLD-4870/fnq-health-cairns/doctors/dr-maria-reeves-8

01/11/2025

Supporting some amazing guts, determination and sportsmanship!

31/10/2025

29/10/2025

Have you had a skin check lately?

24/10/2025

𝖶𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗈 𝐅𝐍𝐐𝐇 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝗒𝗈𝗎’𝗋𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝖺 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 — 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗋𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝖺𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝖼𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌 𝖠𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺.

𝖮𝗎𝗋 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆 𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 — 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝖺𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗇 𝖽𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗀𝗁𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺𝗋𝖽 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖾.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬? 𝖪𝖾𝖾𝗉 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗌𝗄𝗂𝗇 𝗉𝖺𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍’𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌𝖾𝖽, 𝖼𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖽𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖽𝗂𝖺𝗀𝗇𝗈𝗌𝗍𝗂𝖼 𝖾𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 https://fnqhpathology.com/start-your-journey-with-fnqh-pathology/

22/10/2025

We at FNQH Integrated Melanoma Centre like to foster a hard working but fun and inclusive environment where the staff are encouraged to express their ideas and opinions and they did this…..

19/10/2025

🌿 Why Iron Matters for Women
Iron is essential for your energy, focus and immune system. Many women don’t realise how common iron deficiency is — especially if you have heavy periods, are pregnant, or eat little red meat.

Low iron can cause:

💤 Ongoing tiredness or weakness
💫 Dizziness or headaches
💅 Brittle nails or pale skin
💔 Shortness of breath or fast heartbeat
😣 Poor concentration or feeling “flat”

👩‍⚕️ When to see your GP
If you have any of these symptoms, heavy periods, or are planning a pregnancy, talk to your GP about checking your iron.

Your GP can help identify the cause and recommend treatment — from dietary changes or supplements to iron replacement therapy, including iron infusions when needed.

👉 Call 40405800 to book an appointment with Dr Naomi McIlvenny at FNQH Northern Beaches in Trinity Beach to discuss your symptoms.

📅 Book online via HotDoc - https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/trinity-beach-QLD-4879/fnqh-northern-beaches/doctors/dr-naomi-mcilvenny-3

16/10/2025

Introducing FNQH Pathology - a doctor owned pathology service based right here in Cairns. All samples are processed in Cairns as we wish to support our local community. Samples are usually sent to Brisbane or Sydney which takes local jobs away.

Our FNQ community support would mean the world to the FNQH team!!

10/10/2025

MELANOMA OF THE SCALP - THE HIDDEN DANGER

Melanomas and other skin cancers can occur in the scalp and they are usually found late due to hair cover and the inability of the individual to check the scalp. Found early - this can be cured easily.

Hair dressers usually play a very important role in finding these lesions. The scalp should be checked during a full comprehensive skin check.

For a comprehensive skin check please call 40405800 or book online

Cairns - https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/westcourt-QLD-4870/fnq-health-cairns/doctors

Trinity Beach - https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/trinity-beach-QLD-4879/fnqh-northern-beaches/doctors

28/09/2025

Well done FNQH- Northern Beaches Medical and Skin Cancer Centre team. This an amazing achievement.

We are very excited to share that FNQH- Northern Beaches Medical and Skin Cancer Centre has successfully achieved accreditation status, which is a big milestone for a fledgling clinic that has weathered a number of storms.

Thank you to Tarlia Rajeswaran and her team for achieving this. Our clinic now offers services covering all aspects of General Practice with caring doctors who take their time looking after you, and a world-class team to ensure everything is done to improve patient outcomes.