EARLY DETECTION of skin cancer IS KEY: ABC SQUARED™ IS HERE TO HELP!
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A GROWING PROBLEM
An estimated 5.5 million skin cancer cases are diagnosed which is increasing at an “alarming” rate¹ (especially among young women and the elderly).
(1 - Cancer Facts and Figures 2024. American Cancer Society.)
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ABC² TRAINING
With the ABC² diagnostic protocol, ANYONE can quickly and accurately recognize abnormal skin lesions so they can be immediately biopsied or referred to a specialist.
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EARLY DETECTION IS VITAL
For melanoma, detection in Stages 0-2 results in a 98.4% 5-year survival rate but drops to just a 22.5% survival rate when it’s not detected until Stage 4.
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RURAL AREAS ARE CRITICALLY UNDERSERVED
92% of Dermatologists are located in urban/suburban areas. Only approximately 5% of counties in the United States have a Dermatology practice.
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SHORTAGE OF DERMATOLOGISTS
There are just over 13,000 practicing Dermatologists in the US, currently a ratio of 25,000 people per dermatologist, making annual skin checks for everyone impossible! They don't have to do it alone.
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22M US HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS STAND READY
If healthcare professionals at every level are ABC² trained to identify abnormal skin lesions early, we could eradicate skin cancer related suffering and loss of life in every community!
BENEFITS OF ABC SQUARED™ CERTIFICATION FOR PROVIDERS
OUR MISSION
With skin cancer cases on the rise every year, experts agree there is a huge shortage in Dermatology providers in the US and worldwide.
Certifying as many healthcare professionals as possible in ABC² will greatly multiply the number of trained eyes looking out for melanoma + non-melanoma skin cancer lesions at the earliest possible stage.
ENHANCED EXPERTISE
All ABC²-trained medical providers and staff will be able to more confidently and accurately identify and assess cancerous or pre-cancerous skin lesions and avoid removing non-cancerous lesions unnecessarily.
This increases patient engagement, patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
BENEFITS FOR PROVIDERS
Physicians can enjoy enhanced workflow if staff has already identified a possible abnormal lesion during an exam and triaged it for biopsy or removal.
Skin cancer checks should become part of each physical exam whenever possible.