Dr Jeremy Banky, Specialist Dermatologist, Melbourne

Hughesy & Ed: Hughesy's Skin Cancer Removal by Dermatologist Jeremy Banky

Comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes has undergone surgery to have skin cancers removed by Melbourne Dermatologist Jeremy Banky.

A video of his experience and conversations with Dr Jeremy Banky have been made available to view and listen.

The following is an excerpt of an article as it appeared in Herald Sun: October 20, 2020:
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Popular comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes has undergone surgery to have skin cancers removed from his arm and shoulder.

“I got my skin checked and had a couple of cancers cut out. There were parts that had to be sliced and diced, but I’m all good,” Hughes said. “If you get skin cancers cut out early, it doesn’t lead to other things.”

It is the second procedure for Hughes, who had a skin cancer excised from his back in 2016.

His latest skin cancers were removed by dermatologist, Dr Jeremy Banky, at Masada Private Hospital on Monday.

Hughes, a Fox FM and Channel 10 star, also had treatment for his “sun damaged facial skin” to help prevent skin cancers from developing on his face.

“My skin is not meant for this climate I always joke I should be in Ireland picking potatoes,” Hughes said. “My wife (Holly) is always is banging on to me about getting my skin checked. She wants to keep me alive, which is nice.” Hughes urged people to get their skin checked ahead of summer.

“There’s no time to hold back on getting checked because of COVID-19,” he said. “Doctors are waiting to check you now.”

Dr Banky added: “It is important people do not ignore their medical conditions during the current pandemic. Skin cancer can be fatal if it’s not identified and treated.

Listen to Audio

Dr Jeremy Banky chats to David Hughes on Hughesy & Ed for the Drive Home on The Hit Network

Hughsey & Ed, Hit Network: 30/09/2020

Hughsey & Ed, Hit Network: 12/10/2020

Hughsey & Ed, Hit Network: 20/10/2020

TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS with Dr Jeremy Banky

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Banky is now offering telehealth consultations as an alternative for face-to-face consultations.

Telehealth consultations are conducted via video conferencing, internet or telephone. This may include Facetime, Skype, Whatsapp video calls or through Doxy. As long as you have a mobile telephone, a computer or a land line, Dr Banky can perform a telehealth consultation with you.

Dr Jeremy Banky is a specialist dermatologist and offers a full range of dermatology services, including medical, cosmetic and surgical.

Dr Banky consults and operates privately at Elsternwick and Mount Waverley consulting rooms, Melbourne. He is also a consultant dermatologist at The Alfred.

Dr Banky aims to provide you with the highest standard of specialist care. He is recognised for his attentive and approachable nature when treating patients and looks forward to assisting you at your consultation.

Dr Banky has been appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (FACMS). The American College of Mohs Surgery is the leading medical association for Mohs Surgery in the world and sets stringent requirements for training and membership.

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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) affects 3% of the world’s population. Although any site of the body can be affected, the typical sites affected are the armpits, palms and soles. Hyperhidrosis often causes great emotional distress and occupational disability for many people.

Treatment of hyperhidrosis is challenging for both doctors and patients.  There is no cure for hyperhidrosis, but Dr Banky can offer treatments such as sweat reducing injections to control the excessive sweating.