Skin Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Screening 2017
n partnership with local dermatologists and the American Academy of Dermatology, Spectrum Health Cancer Center coordinated a free skin cancer screening on May 2, 2017, 5-7 p.m. at five (5) locations throughout West Michigan.
Patients screened were provided with a copy of their results. If a referral or biopsy was recommended, patients also received a list of local dermatology offices for follow-up.
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Skin Cancer Screening Results for 2017 |
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Location |
Number of Patients Seen |
Number Referred for
Biopsy |
Percent Referred for
Biopsy |
Number Referred for
Additional follow-Up (including
biopsy) |
Percent Referred for
Additional Follow-Up |
BCC SCC Identified |
Melanoma Identified |
|
1300 Michigan |
77 |
8 |
1% |
26 |
34% |
8 |
?1 |
|
South Pavilion |
60 |
18 |
30% |
20 |
33% |
9 |
2 |
|
Holland |
58 |
15 |
26% |
20 |
34% |
10 |
2 |
|
Sparta |
61 |
15 |
25% |
10 |
16% |
8 |
3 |
|
Greenville |
92 |
21 |
23% |
35 |
38% |
13 |
0 |
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TOTAL |
348 |
77 |
22% |
111 |
32% |
48 |
8 |