Skin cancer prevention:
Early detection of black and white skin cancer
For skin cancer screening in our clinic, we use modern methods such as digital computer-assisted photo documentation (Fotofinder) and microscopy to record birthmarks and analyze them systematically. We also have the option of analyzing recorded birthmarks using artificial intelligence. The so-called “Moleanalyzer” can evaluate recorded birthmarks using an algorithm and calculate a second opinion.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Germany. Around 300,000 people are newly diagnosed with skin cancer in Germany every year. The trend is rising. However, if this is recognized on the right time, the prognosis is favorable in most cases. Skin cancer screening offers you the opportunity to detect potential skin cancer lesions early, even before they develop to an advanced stage.
For this reason, the general recommendation is to carry out skin cancer screening regularly every one to two years.
From the age of 35, skin cancer prevention is covered by all statutory health insurance companies. Some statutory and all private health insurance companies also take over the screening under 35 years of age.
According to estimates, over 250,000 people in Germany develop skin cancer every year. This makes skin cancer the most common cancer of all.
While white skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma and spinal cell carcinoma, continues to destroy the surrounding tissue but rarely metastasizes, Melanoma is absolutely fatal. If it has only grown 2mm in depth, it is considered to be in an advanced stage with a worse prognosis. Over the last 20 years, the number of deaths has increased by 55%. Melanoma is the most common malignant tumor in women between the ages of 20 and 30 and the second most common malignant tumor in men.
This is why regular skin cancer screening is so important. Skin cancer screening is covered by statutory health insurance every 2 years from the age of 35. However, as the number of younger patients with black skin cancer is increasing, many insurances are already taking skin cancer prevention from the age of 16. Find out more from your health insurance company. The German Dermatological Society (DDG) now recommends annual skin cancer screening – accordingly, private health insurance companies also cover this once a year.
Skin cancer prevention: early detection of black and white skin cancer
For skin cancer screening in our clinic, we use modern methods such as digital computer-assisted photo documentation (Fotofinder) and microscopy to record birthmarks and analyze them systematically. We also have the option of analyzing recorded birthmarks using artificial intelligence. The so-called “Moleanalyzer” can evaluate recorded birthmarks using an algorithm and calculate a second opinion.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Germany. Around 300,000 people are newly diagnosed with skin cancer in Germany every year. The trend is rising. However, if this is recognized on the right time, the prognosis is favorable in most cases. Skin cancer screening offers you the opportunity to detect potential skin cancer lesions early, even before they develop to an advanced stage.
For this reason, the general recommendation is to carry out skin cancer screening regularly every one to two years.
From the age of 35, skin cancer prevention is covered by all statutory health insurance companies. Some statutory and all private health insurance companies also take over the screening under 35 years of age.
According to estimates, over 250,000 people in Germany develop skin cancer every year. This makes skin cancer the most common cancer of all.
While white skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma and spinal cell carcinoma, continues to destroy the surrounding tissue but rarely metastasizes, Melanoma is absolutely fatal. If it has only grown 2mm in depth, it is considered to be in an advanced stage with a worse prognosis. Over the last 20 years, the number of deaths has increased by 55%. Melanoma is the most common malignant tumor in women between the ages of 20 and 30 and the second most common malignant tumor in men.
This is why regular skin cancer screening is so important. Skin cancer screening is covered by statutory health insurance every 2 years from the age of 35. However, as the number of younger patients with black skin cancer is increasing, many insurances are already taking skin cancer prevention from the age of 16. Find out more from your health insurance company. The German Dermatological Society (DDG) now recommends annual skin cancer screening – accordingly, private health insurance companies also cover this once a year.
Skin cancer prevention:
Early detection of black and white skin cancer
For skin cancer screening in our clinic, we use modern methods such as digital computer-assisted photo documentation (Fotofinder) and microscopy to record birthmarks and analyze them systematically. We also have the option of analyzing recorded birthmarks using artificial intelligence. The so-called “Moleanalyzer” can evaluate recorded birthmarks using an algorithm and calculate a second opinion.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Germany. Around 300,000 people are newly diagnosed with skin cancer in Germany every year. The trend is rising. However, if this is recognized on the right time, the prognosis is favorable in most cases. Skin cancer screening offers you the opportunity to detect potential skin cancer lesions early, even before they develop to an advanced stage.
For this reason, the general recommendation is to carry out skin cancer screening regularly every one to two years.
From the age of 35, skin cancer prevention is covered by all statutory health insurance companies. Some statutory and all private health insurance companies also take over the screening under 35 years of age.
According to estimates, over 250,000 people in Germany develop skin cancer every year. This makes skin cancer the most common cancer of all.
While white skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma and spinal cell carcinoma, continues to destroy the surrounding tissue but rarely metastasizes, Melanoma is absolutely fatal. If it has only grown 2mm in depth, it is considered to be in an advanced stage with a worse prognosis. Over the last 20 years, the number of deaths has increased by 55%. Melanoma is the most common malignant tumor in women between the ages of 20 and 30 and the second most common malignant tumor in men.
This is why regular skin cancer screening is so important. Skin cancer screening is covered by statutory health insurance every 2 years from the age of 35. However, as the number of younger patients with black skin cancer is increasing, many insurances are already taking skin cancer prevention from the age of 16. Find out more from your health insurance company. The German Dermatological Society (DDG) now recommends annual skin cancer screening – accordingly, private health insurance companies also cover this once a year.
4 reasons for regular skin cancer screening
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. The so-called “white skin cancer” (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) is one of the most common types of tumors. Malignant melanoma – the so-called “black skin cancer” is a very dangerous type of cancer. The reason for this is that these…