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Hamilton Spectator
16 hours ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Mole Mobile is coming to Hamilton on Aug. 3
The Mole Mobile is coming to Hamilton. Melanoma Canada recently announced that the Mole Mobile will set up at Fortinos at 65 Mall Rd. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3. According to the Mole Mobile webpage , the Mole Mobile is the first mobile skin cancer screening unit in Canada. The tour around the country features two Mole Mobiles providing Canadians access to dermatologists and screenings in Canadian cities where wait times drag despite the prevalence of skin cancer. According to the press release from Melanoma Canada, melanoma and skin cancer are one of the few cancers with rising incident rates in Canada and across the world. 'Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men over 49 years of age and are among the most common cancers diagnosed in youth and young adults. If detected, early melanoma and skin cancers are largely treatable,' said the press release. Until October, the Mole Mobile tour is set to bring certified Canadian dermatologists to communities across British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. The tour will also be stopping in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines on July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, respectively. For more information on the Fort Erie, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines Mole Mobile cancer screening stops and other Ontario stops, check out the project's website . Démar Grant is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. Reach him at dgrant@ . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Melanoma Canada mobile skin cancer screening unit coming to Burlington, Brampton, Oakville
Melanoma Canada is bringing the Mole Mobile skin cancer screening unit on wheels to Burlington, Brampton and Oakville Friday through Sunday. The Mole Mobile is visiting major Canadian cities that have long wait times to see a dermatologist, and underserved communities, to help speed up diagnosis. The screening unit on wheels is open to the public for free skin cancer screenings by certified Canadian dermatologists, and no appointments are necessary. According to a press release from Melanoma Canada, skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, yet access to dermatologists remains a challenge. With two Mole Mobile units hitting the road in 2025, the project is expanding its reach and breaking down barriers to early detection. For more information on the Burlington, Brampton and Oakville Mole Mobile cancer screening unit stops and other Ontario stops, see a schedule on the project's website . For additional information, visit the Melanoma Canada website . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
01-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Mole van stops in Calgary to offer melanoma screenings
Mole Mobile, which offers free skin exams, is in Calgary this weekend as part of Melanoma Canada's tour of Alberta to educate people about skin care. A mobile van offering free skin exams arrived in Calgary Saturday. Melanoma Canada's Mole Mobile rolled into Calgary this weekend to offer free (for Canadian residents) skin exams, or simply to provide a bit of education about how to care for your skin with summer upon us. The initiative is to educate and facilitate skin care for people, explained Dr. Elaine Dupuis, who was on hand at the Sav-On Foods at Walden Gate S.E. Saturday. 'Skin cancer, when caught early, it is something that is that is very easily managed and has a good prognosis,' said Dr. Dupuis. 'However, if skin cancer is left undetected, it can often spread to other areas, and then that can be a problem, and it can even cause death. 'The fact that skin cancer is visible there on the skin makes detection a bit easier,' she added, 'and so it's important that people have that education about what signs and symptoms to look for on their skin.' Tests are free for Canadian residents. Alberta health cards aren't necessary. Walk-ins are accepted but Melanoma Canada recommends you sign up. The waiting room is outside the mobile, so dress for the weather. The Mole Mobile is at the Sav-On Foods at 420 Na'a Plaza S.W. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Next Sunday, June 8, it will be at the Sav-On Foods in Didsbury between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Brooks on June 13 and Drumheller on June 15. For more information, go here.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Mobile skin cancer screening unit stopping by this weekend
'Mole Mobile' is a free skin cancer screening clinic that is run by volunteer dermatologists and is travelling across Canada. Oct. 27/23 (Amanda Hicks/CTV Northern Ontario)
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia
A dermatologist checks moles on a person's back in this undated file image. 'You should have that mole checked.' If you've heard that line before, Saturday or Sunday might be the day to quell those fears. Across Canada, May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma and skin cancer are one of the few cancers on the rise in Canada and worldwide. In 2016, CDC Statistics reported that incidence rates for new melanoma cases have been rising on average by 1.4% each year over the last ten years. One in three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men over 49 years of age and are among the most common cancers diagnosed in youth and young adults. If detected, early melanoma and skin cancers are largely treatable Both Barrie and Orillia are scheduled to have two dermatologists visits on Saturday and Sunday respectively, to check attendees' moles at no charge. A Mole Mobile will make its tour stop on Saturday at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty - 355 Bayfield Street in Barrie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty at 450 West Street North in Orillia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The skin checks are open to the public and no appointment is required.
