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MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE OPENS

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SKIN CANCER CLINIC

5 HORA PASA , 3 DI APRIL 2019 16:05
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MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE OPENS MULTIDISCIPLINARY SKIN CANCER CLINIC
This would be the first clinic near the Latin American and Caribbean region that includes the
only 3D whole body photo-imaging technology

MIAMI – April 3, 2019 — Miami Cancer Institute announced the opening of its Multidisciplinary
Skin Cancer Clinic, including the regions’ first (1 of only 12 in the world), 3D whole body photo-
imaging system designed to improve the accuracy of diagnosing melanoma and other skin
cancers.

The new technology, also known as the Vectra, uses 92 cameras that take simultaneous photos
of the body in one second, and then creates a 3D view of the surface of the skin. This allows the
dermatologist to potentially evaluate every suspicious lesion on the skin, both by physical exam
and with the use of other sophisticated technology available in the clinic.

“This photographic process is groundbreaking. It quickly gives us a detailed look at a patient’s
entire skin surface,” said Jill Waibel, M.D., Miami Cancer Institute dermatologist. “It also allows
us to map out and track any changes in lesions or moles. When detecting skin cancer, the
sooner we can identify a problem, the better the outcome for the patient.”

The Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Clinic at Miami Cancer Institute will focus on early detection
and treatment of melanoma, in addition to treating patients with all types of skin cancer,
including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel Cell tumors and other rare
tumors of the skin. The program’s team of experts includes dermatologists, surgical and medical

oncologists, radiation oncologists and plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

“Skin cancer is a significant concern in Florida, as well as throughout the Caribbean and Latin
America,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., Miami Cancer Institute executive deputy director and
chief medical officer. “By opening the Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Clinic, we have all of the
specialists necessary to provide comprehensive skin cancer care to patients in one convenient

location.”