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deccamanon Sep 16, 2014 5:52pm
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from canadian cancer
from canadian cancer brochure
Aura device
Health Canada has recently approved the Verisante Aura, which is a device that visually scans a mole or lesion to determine if it is cancerous. The Aura device is non-invasive. It uses Raman spectroscopy to analyze chemical reactions in the skin, providing immediate and accurate results. It can be used by health professionals to detect both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Cancer agencies and dermatologists are being encouraged to use Aura, but family doctors can purchase the device as well. It may not be available at all centres. The device could reduce the number of biopsies performed on lesions that turn out to be benign. It may also reduce wait times for surgery for skin cancer.