http://disqus.com/by/Sunita_Reed/enMon, 25 Aug 2008 17:57:25 -0000http://www.sciencentral.com/video/2008/08/20/smelling-skin-cancer/#comment-1834081<p>Mike, that's why we're here--to get people to think about science. Keep the questions and comments coming!</p>Sunita_ReedMon, 25 Aug 2008 17:57:25 -0000http://www.sciencentral.com/video/2008/08/20/smelling-skin-cancer/#comment-1733964<p>Mike, I asked the researchers to answer you questions. Here is Dr. Preti's response:</p><p>"Thanks for the comments and don't worry-here is why.<br>First: we are nowhere near the level of sensitivity of seeing cancer at the level of one or<br>several errant cells.<br>Second: in a time very far from now (and perhaps in a different Universe) phyicians will<br>perform surgery just on the basis of a sensor response. In our time and space, visual<br>inspection of the site and biopsies will be with us for a looooong time.<br>Third: we can all do preventive medicine without seeing Dr. Gallagher, me or any of our<br>physician colleagues, as there are ample places for advice on keeping skin healthy; if you are<br>genetically prone to skin disease then frequent physical exams are already recommended."<br></p>Sunita_ReedFri, 22 Aug 2008 13:47:15 -0000