Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
In most cases, Oral Cancer is completely preventable and treatable. If detected early! In addition to the detection of oral cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, the VELscope also aids in the discovery of mucosal abnormalities such as: Viral, fungal and bacterial infections Inflammation from a variety of causes including lichen planus and other licheniod reactions Traumatic lesions and areas of local trauma Because it uses a direct florescence visualization tool, this is a non-invasive and completely comfortable oral cancer screening. Establish Your Own Standard of Excellence The difference between early and late detection of oral cancer can be the difference between life and death. Oral cancer is most often discovered in late stages, when the 5-year survival rate is only around 30%. When discovered early, however, the survival rate leaps to about 82%. Your 2-minute VELscope exam can turn a routine visit to your practice into a life-saving experience.