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Skin cancer screening.

Mary Wills1

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, Shelby Memorial Hospital, 200 S Cedar St, Shelbyville, IL 62565, USA. mwills@one-eleven.net

Physical Therapy
|November 26, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Physical therapists can detect suspicious skin lesions, like basal cell carcinoma, during routine care. Early identification through screening aids in timely treatment and reduces cancer-related health risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Skin cancer is a prevalent human malignancy, with 1 in 5 Americans affected.
  • Early detection of cancerous lesions is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality.

Observation:

  • A physical therapist utilized the ABCD checklist for skin cancer screening during a patient's physical therapy session.
  • A suspicious mole was identified on a 79-year-old woman receiving treatment for cervical stenosis.

Findings:

  • The identified lesion was diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma after surgical removal.
  • Prompt detection facilitated complete excision, negating the need for further treatment.

Implications:

  • Physical therapists can play a role in early skin cancer detection through basic screening knowledge.

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  • Integrating skin cancer screening into physical therapy may decrease the incidence of advanced skin cancer and improve patient outcomes.