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title: "Dr Robert West: Why I transitioned into skin cancer practice"
description: In this candid conversation, Dr Robert West discusses why he transitioned into skin cancer practice and how the change has impacted him.
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# [Dr Robert West: Why I transitioned into skin cancer practice](https://www.molescan.com/blog/why-i-transitioned-into-skin-cancer)

 Written by [HealthCert Education](https://www.molescan.com/blog/author/healthcert-education) | Sep 9, 2025 12:28:38 AM

When Dr Robert West transitioned into skin cancer medicine, he was not sure what to expect. What he found was a path that not only improved outcomes for his patients but also transformed his day-to-day practice in every way: clinically, financially, and personally.

In this candid conversation with Dr John Howard, he shares:

- Why he upskilled in skin cancer management.
- The impact of the skin cancer transition on his practice, career trajectory, and finances, and how it altered his work/life balance.
- The rewards and benefits he has enjoyed since transitioning into skin cancer care.

### Watch the interview:

 

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