Peter Soyer, MD, academic dermatologist, professor, The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, discusses the role of technology in melanoma.

In high-risk and ultra high-risk patients, a special surveillance program must be developed, says Soyer. It is not enough to be seen by a physician once a year.

Soyer says that “innovative surveillance” utilizes technology like artificial intelligence and smart phones, possibly aiding in the diagnosis of skin cancer and melanoma.

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Peter Soyer, MD, academic dermatologist, professor, The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, discusses screening for melanoma.

Soyer says that targeted screening must be adopted in lieu of population screening. The people who should be screened for melanoma are those who are at a higher risk—people with a family history, or fair skin. Another important risk factor is the number of moles a person has.

At the end of the day, people who present with melanoma have an underlying genetic mutation, Soyer states.

Peter Soyer, MD, academic dermatologist, professor, The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, discusses screening for melanoma.
 

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Dr. Soyer Discusses the Role of Technology in Melanoma

Dr. Soyer Discusses Screening for Melanoma