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Effectiveness of skin cancer screening programmes.
K Choudhury1, B Volkmer, R Greinert
1Association of Dermatological Prevention, Hamburg, Germany.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|August 14, 2012
Summary
Skin cancer screening programs, like Germany
Area of Science:
- Oncology and Public Health
Background:
- Skin cancer, including nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), is the most common cancer globally.
- Early detection through screening can potentially decrease skin cancer mortality and morbidity.
- Lack of epidemiological evidence has prevented population-based skin cancer screening recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a nationwide skin cancer screening program.
- To generate evidence for the long-term public health benefits of population-based skin cancer screening.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted from 2003 to 2004.
- The pilot study informed the implementation of the first nationwide NMSC and CMM screening program in Germany in 2008.
- Ongoing evaluation of the nationwide program is essential.
Main Results:
- The pilot study indicated that population-based skin cancer screening is both feasible and effective.
- Germany established the first nationwide screening program for NMSC and CMM in 2008, based on pilot study findings.
Conclusions:
- Population-based skin cancer screening programs can be feasible and effective, as suggested by initial studies.
- Rigorous evaluation of nationwide programs is necessary to establish robust evidence for public health benefits.
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