Survey estimates one fifth of melanomas undiagnosed during Covid-19 pandemic
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Comparison with World Health Organization incidence rates suggest 14,944 early-stage melanomas were undiagnosed in the United States. Lockdowns and pressure on healthcare systems result in one third of skin check appointments being missed. The Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy launches innovative skin check Alexa & Google apps and instructional video to encourage self-examinations.
WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
January 27, 2021
A recent survey of over 700 dermatologists around the world has revealed the shocking impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the detection of melanoma skin cancer. Compared to a normal year of performing patient skin examinations, dermatologists estimate that one fifth (21%) of melanomas may have gone undiagnosed in 2020, with one third (33.6%) of appointments missed due to the pandemic.