Skin cancer is our most common cancer, and it is one of the most treatable, but only if it is caught early,” Mr Brown says. “For too many New Zealanders, what happens after a suspected skin cancer is spotted depends on where they live. In some parts of the country there are excellent community skin cancer services. The $23 million investment will move more care out of hospitals and into local GP clinics and community services, starting with the removal and treatment of suspicious skin spots and moles. “When skin cancer is caught and treated early, outcomes are significantly better for patients.