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It costs $230 out-of-pocket to see a dermatologist. Many Australians go without – despite soaring skin cancer rates

<p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> Report shows cost of first appointment rose $20 in one year, with steeper rises in Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a

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It costs $230 out-of-pocket to see a dermatologist. Many Australians go without – despite soaring skin cancer rates<p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> Report shows cost of first appointment rose $20 in one year, with steeper rises in Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a
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