MoleSafe is the world’s most advanced melanoma screening program. MoleSafe combines advanced technology with the skills of one of a panel of highly qualified melanoma dermatologists/ dermoscopists to diagnose melanoma at the earliest possible stage.
What happens during a MoleSafe consultation?
A MoleSafe procedure starts with building your patient profile. This involves answering a series of specific questions that are input into the Point-Of-Care software program that then computes an individual risk assessment profile. Patients then undergo three types of digital imaging - this imaging is undertaken by a trained nurse who has achieved certification in the field of skin cancer and dermoscopy. The imaging starts with the whole body being digitally imaged to international standards. These images are then encrypted and archived on the MoleSafe computer system to create a reference or baseline. Utilizing skin surface epiluminescence microscopy (dermoscopy), each lesion that is selected based on dermatologist developed criteria is digitally imaged, archived and linked to its relevant location on the body. These images are of an extremely high resolution, involving dermoscopic lighting with a magnification of 30x to record the microscopic structure of the lesions. A second image comprising a high resolution clinical image of the lesion is also recorded to help identify the lesion and to replicate the view that a doctor would have at a normal naked eye consultation.
Any relevant data about the lesion such as an apparent change or itchiness, patient concern etc are recorded with the images. Finally the patient’s history of melanoma, other skin cancers, sun exposure and other relevant clinical data is recorded to provide an overall risk assessment.
What happens after a MoleSafe procedure?
All of the images and associated data are encrypted and sent via a secure network to be diagnosed and reported on by our panel of expert dermatologists/dermoscopists. Our panel member dermatologists/dermoscopists have undergone a minimum of 13 years training, so they are true experts when it comes to diagnosing skin cancer. The data and images are then permanently archived on a remote central database for secure storage and access for future comparisons.
In all instances our dermatologist/dermoscopist prepare two reports, one copy of which goes to you and one to your designated physician if chosen. The report provides details of your intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, statistical information on the images archived, and an assessment of melanoma risk. It identifies any moles or lesions of concern and provides recommendations on the management of these lesions. If the recommendation involves further procedures you are advised to discuss and coordinate these with your physician.
To book an appointment phone 1 877 MOLESAFE (1 877 665 3723) or Click here to schedule an appointment.
Click here to read more benefits of having a MoleSafe consultation including a FREE follow-up Spot Check any time within the first year of your initial consultation.
