A Call for the Development and Implementation of a Targeted National Melanoma Screening Program

Application of mobile teledermatology for skin cancer screening

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] Skin cancer screening is important for detecting premalignant and malignant skin lesions at an early stage when they are more amenable to intervention. 7 Although skin cancer screening is associated with improved health outcomes, [8][9][10] patients in geographically remote or medically underserved communities may have reduced opportunities for skin cancer surveillance. 11,12 Store-and-forward teledermatology has been used to increase access to dermatology in underserved populations.…”

Survival Differences Between Patients With Scalp or Neck Melanoma and Those With Melanoma of Other Sites in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program

“…[4][5][6][7] Understanding the role of anatomic site in melanoma survival is important for public health messages on skin awareness and sun protection. Moreover, because the role of screening in melanoma is considered important for early detection, 8,9 it is useful to clarify those characteristics with prognostic significance.…”

Risk factors for presumptive melanoma in skin cancer screening: American Academy of Dermatology National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Screening Program experience 2001-2005

“…[31][32][33][34] Given the importance of early detection in MM, screening programs that successfully increase early detection could improve survival. [35][36][37][38] Other studies have proposed statistical models that identify MM risk factors and strategies to target high-risk population subsets in mass MM screening campaigns. 31,32,39,40 The total skin examination is a practical and effective screening tool for MM, applicable to the mass screening setting, 12,41 and the rising rates of MM on the trunk and lower extremities highlight the central role of a total skin examination in the identification of suspected MM.…”