Recent concerns over the magnitude of COVID-19's effect on the timely detection and management skin cancers led Dr.
ADCS currently integrates Nevisense during routine total body skin cancer exams to offer their patients the most advanced technology for the earliest possible detection of melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest and most aggressive form of skin cancer, but when detected early, treatment has a nearly 100% cure rate. Providing patients with Nevisense for early testing further supports ADCS' and
"In our recent research published in JAAD, we saw the significant negative effect that COVID 19 has had on the rates of skin cancer diagnosis. The later skin cancer is diagnosed, the more difficult it is to treat. This makes it even more important to encourage people to get their skin cancer examinations as soon as possible," said Dr.
Skin Cancer Statistics
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in
the United States and worldwide. -
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the
U.S. than all other cancers combined. - Over 90% of melanomas are associated to UV radiation exposure from the sun and tanning beds
- Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
- Melanoma is almost 100% curable if detected early.
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The number of new melanoma cases diagnosed is estimated to increase by almost 6% in 2021 in the
U.S. -
The number of melanoma deaths is expected to increase by almost 5% in 2021 in the
U.S. -
It is estimated that 207,390 new cases of melanoma, 101,280 noninvasive (in situ) and 106,110 invasive, will be diagnosed in the
U.S. in 2021. - 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
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More than 2 people dies of skin cancer in the
U.S. every hour.
"We know that our Nevisense system plays an important role in the early detection of melanoma, and we are very happy to work with ADCS in raising awareness of the importance of early detection. Hopefully, we can encourage those reluctant to visit a clinic due to the pandemic, to go ahead and book their total body skin exams," said
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +46 72 887 43 99
Email: simon.grant@scibase.com
Certified Advisor:
Avanza
Tel: +46 8 409 421 20
Email: corpt@avanza.se
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