In order to ensure early detection of oral cancer, Vatsalya Centre for Oral Health has now equipped itself with VELscope, an advanced oral cancer detecting device.

The device is recognized by the World Health Organization, for an enhanced visualization of oral mucosal abnormalities, such as oral cancer. The VELscope Vx emits a harmless, bright blue light which is used to inspect the mouth and tongue. The distinctive blue-spectrum light causes the mouth to shine brightly due to the florescence. Healthy tissues fluoresce are visibly disrupted when the tissue undergoes any oral abnormalities, including cancer and pre- cancer.

According to the Vatsalya- Centre for Oral Health, the biggest advantage of the device is the fact that patients can now save themselves of having to go through a series of tests to identify oral cancer. The device can detect the abnormalities at the very early stage & help patients with timely and effective treatment.

Cancer has been a leading cause of concern and it is estimated that 1,45,400 fatalities are reported from oral cavity cancer, with smoking being the primary cause. This number can without a doubt be reduced if the cancer is caught and treated at the initial stages, “Most cases of oral cancer are detected at the later stages, which reduces the survival chances of the patient. With this device, we can detect oral cancer at a very early stage and initiate the right treatment to ensure speedy recovery. The patient can save himself of having to go through a series of test to identify cancer. It is a major milestone in our attempt to bring preventive oral care to the doorstep of people,” said Dr Srivats Bharadwaj, chairman & CEO, Vatsalya- Centre for Oral Health.