Mole mobiles aim to speed up skin cancer screenings as Canada struggles with dermatologist shortage

Tens of thousands of Canadians worried about skin cancer face long waits for appointments and treatment due to what experts say is a shortage of dermatologists. Melanoma Canada is aiming to reduce those waits with what they call Mole Mobiles — skin cancer screening clinics on wheels that are currently visiting communities in B.C. and Quebec.

Mole mobiles aim to speed up skin cancer screenings as Canada struggles with dermatologist shortage
A man stands in a black jacket in front of white truck that says check your moles.

Tens of thousands of Canadians worried about skin cancer face long waits for appointments and treatment due to what experts say is a shortage of dermatologists. Melanoma Canada is aiming to reduce those waits with what they call Mole Mobiles — skin cancer screening clinics on wheels that are currently visiting communities in B.C. and Quebec.