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.
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clinical trials have been promising. while not a cure, the drugs can increase short-term survival. that means everything for mother, lisa stewart. who was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2006. last year she feared she had just months to live. but after being admitted to a drug trial last year, stewart said her scans are now completely clear. it s amazing. i don t even feel like a sick person. reporter: but doctors say your best weapon is catching it early. be on the lookout for new spots that are asymmetrical, have an irregular border and larger than a pencil eraser. early detection is critical. doctors say don t forget to check spots you might not think of like behind your knees or between your toes. mara schiavocampo, abc news, new york. you have to be careful. every year, have a skin check. this is not only in melanoma, they are also trying it out in lung and kidney cancer. hope for the best. absolutely.
while not a cure, the drugs can increase short-term survival. that means everything for someone like mom 37-year-old lisa stewart, who was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2006. last year she feared she had just months to live. but after being admitted to a drug trial last year, stewart said her scans are now completely clear. it s amazing. i don t even feel like a sick person. reporter: but doctors say your best weapon is catching it early. be on the lookout for new spots that are asymmetrical, have an irregular border and larger than a pencil eraser. early detection is critical. doctors say don t forget to check spots you might not think of like behind your knees or between your toes. mara schiavocampo, abc news, new york. you have to be careful. every year, have a skin check. this drug has promises not only this melanoma. they re also trying it on it in lung and kidney cancer. hope for the best. absolutely. a surprise announcement
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