The State of Total Body Photography

The session focused on advancements in total body photography, specifically at MD Anderson Cancer Center, highlighting the transition from traditional photographic methods to modern systems designed to improve patient care and outcomes. The speaker discussed the selection of patients for total body photography, emphasizing those with known skin cancer risks, multiple melanoma histories, or anxiety related to skin lesions. She outlined various systems, including Photo Finder, Meta Optima, and Canfield Vectra, each with distinctive features, advantages, and limitations regarding image capture efficiency, decision support capabilities, and patient comfort. Emphasis was placed on effective communication with patients to maintain comfort during the process and the importance of staff support for creating a positive experience. By using technology, clinicians can now analyze images outside of patient interactions, leading to more thorough evaluations. Ultimately, the speaker underscored the array of systems available, the growing recognition of patients with high-risk genetic syndromes, and the significant benefits of using total body photography for patient reassurance and satisfaction.