Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Skin Cancer Home>
News>
Handheld device may simplify skin cancer diagnosis

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This

Bookmark

Save

Receive a FREE pair of contacts!In just a few minutes you'll be seeing in a whole new way.

Handheld device may simplify skin cancer diagnosis

(Barron's) UPDATED 2009-08-27

A handheld device called the MelaFind may help doctors determine if a spot on the skin could be melanoma. The device is a "gun" that 10 different wavelengths of light to capture images of suspect pigmented skin lesions under the skin. Experts say that currently, it takes 30 to 50 biopsies before doctors find even one case of melanoma--an expensive practice that can make patients unnecessarily worried. The device is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read full story >

See all Skin Cancer News

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This
Bookmark

Was this helpful? Yes
Save

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Non-Profit Affiliates:

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on SkinCancerConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.