Skin Cancer: It's All About Detection

By HealthGal, Health Guide Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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An ongoing research project that has just been awarded a substantial grant is working on a device that uses light to detect skin cancers. Why is this a big deal? Because this technology can help patients avoid invasive biopsies. The technology is now in a Phase II clinical trial and...

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Sue

8/23/08 5:20pm

Thanks so much for this post. Hopefully this kind of technology can be available to those doctors and centers that service more rural areas of the country. What a relief for people to be able to see their own doctor and told what is happening and not have tot ravel to a specialist far from home. We shall see.

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All the best, sue

profloca

8/27/08 5:26pm

Wow! I hope they hurry up and get this perfected as soon as possible. I have had 22 biopsies in the last 6 months and 2 have been skin cancers. Needless to say, that is a bunch of skin scars that I wish I didn't have! I will never be able to wear a skirt/dress or open back shirt again.

HealthGal, Health Guide

8/27/08 9:36pm

Actually you need to get some good advice about silicone sheets or laser opportunities - I am sure that money is a concern but you might find out what your insurance does cover and what options are there. And of course, stay vigilant

Skin Cancer: It's All About Detection

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