Cancer researchers are creating new technology in B.C. that they say has the potential to diagnose and treat skin cancer faster and while it’s in early stages.
“Skin cancer is preventable and can be treated effectively if it’s caught early,” said Dr. Harvey Lui, a dermatological oncologist who works for BC Cancer.
Traditionally, the most definitive way to diagnose cancer is through a biopsy, which is an invasive procedure that involves removing a clump of cells from the body using a tool such as a scalpel, punch, needle, or razor.