The overall 5 year survival rate for oral cancer is 52% but when discovered early it increases to over 80%.The VELscope is a hand-held device that gives us the ability to accurately identify tissue changes at and below the surface before they become apparent in the traditional manual and visual examination. It is a quick and painless way to help identify abnormal tissue. The survival rate for oral cancer has remained unchanged for decades; now we have a tool to help us change that statistic.
The VELscope is a routine part of our regularly scheduled examination appointment. Many offices charge for this service. We feel so strongly about this screening that we provide this service at no cost to you.