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Melanoma control in the United States: current status
1Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02118, USA.
Summary
This review details melanoma control efforts in the US, including screening and education. Future collaboration is essential to address rising melanoma incidence and mortality globally.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Cancer Control
Background:
- Melanoma and skin cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing globally.
- The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has implemented widespread screening and education initiatives.
- There is a growing need for effective melanoma control strategies in the United States.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize current melanoma control activities in the US.
- To examine prevention, education, and early detection/screening measures.
- To discuss outcome measures and challenges in evaluating melanoma control benefits.
Main Methods:
- Review of ongoing melanoma control activities in the United States.
- Analysis of prevention, education, and early detection/screening strategies.
- Discussion of outcome measures and the interplay between screening and education.
Main Results:
- The AAD has provided over 600,000 free skin cancer screenings and millions of prevention messages.
- The visible nature of skin cancer complicates the distinction between screening and education.
- Evaluating the benefits of international melanoma control activities is challenging.
Conclusions:
- Continued and collaborative efforts in melanoma prevention, education, and screening are crucial.
- Addressing the worldwide increase in melanoma requires integrated strategies.
- Future work should focus on complementary approaches to combat melanoma incidence and mortality.