What Is a VELscope Oral Cancer Screening?
The VELscope is an FDA-cleared handheld device that uses a safe blue light to examine the tissue inside your mouth. Healthy tissue absorbs the light and appears one way, while abnormal or damaged tissue reflects it differently, appearing darker under the light. This lets Dr. Feintuch spot changes beneath the surface that wouldn’t be visible during a standard visual exam.
The screening itself is quick and simple:
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Dr. Feintuch performs a standard visual and physical exam of your lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and the roof and floor of your mouth
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The lights are dimmed and the VELscope is used to examine the tissue under blue light
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Any areas of concern are noted, and if needed, a follow-up evaluation or referral is discussed with you directly
The entire process typically takes two to three minutes and requires no needles, no discomfort, and no downtime.
