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 |
|
426 Michigan |
85 |
11 |
13% |
27 |
32% |
10 |
1 |
|
South Pavilion |
6 |
11 |
11% |
19 |
20% |
8 |
0 |
|
Holland |
74 |
13 |
18% |
23 |
31% |
6 |
0 |
|
Sparta |
65 |
12 |
18% |
20 |
31% |
8 |
1 |
|
Greenville |
81 |
21 |
26% |
38 |
47% |
13 |
4 |
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TOTAL |
401 |
68 |
17% |
127 |
32% |
45 |
6 |