OFM_Mens Health Dept_SW_0625 . qxp_DEPT 5 / 8 / 25 2 : 03 PM Page 2 H E A L T H by diabetes , which is one of the leading causes of blindness in the adult population . He also notes that there is some evidence that lower levels of testos - terone can affect the eyes . “ The good thing is a lot of these things are pre - ventable and a lot of times , if they are caught early , they can be managed . ” Dr . Charlie Dunn , a dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery , knows firsthand how a battle with skin cancer can not only impact a patient , but also their loved ones , having experienced this personally with his own family . He is quick to point out that there are unfor - tunately higher stakes for men when it comes to certain skin cancers . This year , The American Cancer Society estimates that the United States will see approximately 60,550 new melanoma in men versus 44,410 in women . Those staggering statistics should be eye opening for male patients . “ Men account for two - thirds of melanoma deaths . That survival gap isn’t biology alone ; it’s late detection , ” says Dr . Dunn . “ When melanoma is found while it’s still ‘ local , ’ the five - year survival rate tops 99 % . Once it has spread , it plummets to 35 % . Early detection literally buys decades of life . ” With so many in the health care industry working toward a societal shift where men have a renewed focus on taking better care of themselves , customized approaches to treatments and therapies will continue to play an important role . Advance - ments in technology and other breakthroughs cer - tainly provide hope , but it all starts with the indi - vidual taking the initiative to prioritize their health . “ Men’s health is very important . Early detection and preventative health care is sometimes the dif - ference between treatable and tragic , ” says Dr . Pan - chal . “ So get the checkup . Go see your doctor . It’s great advice . ” SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Focus on Men’s Health Local providers who make patients a priority Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Multiple locations | ( 866 ) 400 - 3376 AdvancedDerm.com AdventHealth – Central Florida Division Multiple locations | ( 407 ) 303 - 5600 AdventHealth.com Florida Retina Institute Multiple locations | ( 877 ) 357 - 3846 FloridaRetinaInstitute.com Orlando Health Multiple locations | ( 407 ) 767 - 5853 OrlandoHealth.com 22 ORLANDO FAMILY june 2025 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM