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Meeting the need for skin cancer capacity: Empowering non-dermatologists in the detection of skin cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Skin cancer is a growing public health concern in Europe, with dramatically rising incidence rates[1]. The WHO recognises the importance of early detection programs, especially for melanoma, but traditional healthcare models face capacity constraints. The 'One-Spot-Check' (OSC) consultations at the Dermatology Department of University Hospital Ghent showed promising results, with a skin cancer detection rate of 13.1% in a dataset from 2021[2] and 10% in a subsequent larger sample (unpublished data).

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100362