A UBC researcher has developed a novel way of testing for skin cancer, using a low-cost, compact laser probe that can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones. Louie says he was motivated to create this probe due to the rising incidence of skin cancer, and the limited access to dermatologists to diagnose the disease. Low-cost cancer detector that can spot melanoma in the works by UBC researcher @DCLouie_BME @UBC @VCHResearch @cbcnewsbc pic.twitter.com/FzsUjliVOE —@CoryCorreiaTim Lee, an associate professor of skin science and dermatology at UBC, supervised the project. He says while this isn't a replacement for standard cancer screening methods, it would be a good addition. After more clinical testing, Louie and Lee hope to get Health Canada certification and approval so health-care practitioners can begin using the detector.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2019 15:00 UTC