Free dermatological examinations in the City Park for better prevention of skin cancer

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Organized by the Association of Dermatovenereologists of Macedonia today in the City Park in Skopje will be held an event under the motto "To protect yourself from the sun, to prevent skin cancer!" with free dermatological examinations. With this the Association will join the activities of the European Academy of Dermatovenereologists and dermatovenereologists from the EU for the prevention of skin cancer.

Addresses by the Deputy Minister of Health Assoc. Vladimir Rendevski, PhD, the President of the Association of Dermatovenereologists of Macedonia Prof. Dr. Andrej Petrov and prof. Dr. Suzana Nikolovska, director of the PHI University Clinic of Dermatology - Skopje.

Skin cancer is among the most common and most burdensome cancers in the European Union. In 2020, over 106.000 EU citizens were diagnosed with melanoma, which makes it the sixth most common type of cancer and one of the twenty most common causes of cancer death, according to a joint statement by the European Academy of Dermatovenerologists signed by the presidents of dermatological associations. Europe, including the Association of Dermatovenereologists of Macedonia.

Keratinocyte carcinomas (which include basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas) are by far the most common of all cancers and, while not life-threatening in most cases, can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. A major concern is that keratinocyte carcinomas are the fastest growing cancers, and the incidence is expected to continue to rise (by over 40% by 2040), posing a huge challenge to health systems. "This does not have to be the case, because skin cancer is one of the 40 percent of cancers that can be prevented and whose incidence would be significantly reduced if more conscious and responsible behaviors are accepted," the joint statement said.

The European Cancer Plan is an important opportunity to join forces to develop an appropriate EU policy and regulatory framework for tackling skin cancer. In order to improve the prevention of skin cancer across Europe, the signatory organizations call on the European Commission to act in several areas where additional measures are needed: improving the understanding, education and awareness of skin cancer and conducting evidence-based interventions for behavior changes and the introduction of measures to protect EU citizens from overexposure to natural and artificial UV radiation. Recognition of skin cancer as an occupational disease and implementation of UV protection measures for outdoor workers, improvement of the registration of skin cancer cases across Europe for detection of risk groups and improvement of the early detection of skin cancer with targeted screening of high-risk groups.

Free dermatological examinations will be performed in the City Park on the plateau near the monument of Goce Delchev by dermatologists from the private sector and state clinics. Educational material for the citizens will be distributed.

The event is open to all citizens and socially responsible companies working in this area, free of charge.

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