Skin cancer mapping trial saves Hamilton grandmaDOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF Hamilton grandmother Hazel Bell booked an appointment after seeing the poster, just for her peace of mind. READ MORE:* Waikato mole mapping service, less costly, more efficient for patients* A new app helping Kiwis keep skin cancer in check* Artificial intelligence making skin cancer detection easier, more efficient* Kiwis are not taking the risk of skin cancer seriously enoughIt was caught in the nick of time - the cancer was already at risk of spreading to her lymph nodes. "I've had friends that have had cancer and my sister in law had just died of cancer. The service offers digital microscopic level mapping of skin lesions, which are sent away for assessment. "If you have moles or anything on your skin you're suspicious about, you should never hesitate to go and have a mole map," Bell said.

Source: Stuff March 22, 2018 02:15 UTC