Longitudinal, mixed method study to look at the experiences and knowledge of non melanoma skin cancer from diagnosis to one year

Conclusion: There is a need to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of NMSC. Information on skin cancer needs to be tailored to the individual both at the start of treatment and during the follow up months, ensuring that participants' needs and expectations are met. Targeting education at individuals in the community who regularly come into contact with skin should help in early identification of NMSC. This is important since skin cancer caught early is easily treatable and delay in presentation leads to larger and more complex lesions which impacts in terms of increased morbidity and increased health care costs.
Source: BMC Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research