AI in Chelyabinsk Detects Cancer “Disguised” as Moles
A new technology enables early detection of skin cancer.
A skin cancer diagnostic system powered by artificial intelligence has been introduced at the Chelyabinsk Regional Oncology Center. The equipment can detect melanoma with up to 95% accuracy, according to the regional health ministry.
Spotting “Cunning” Melanoma Among Moles
The method is based on creating a digital map of nevi, or moles. A patient’s body is photographed using a high-resolution camera, and markers are placed on suspicious lesions for further examination. The procedure is repeated over time, after which the AI analyzes the images and identifies even the smallest changes. This helps physicians diagnose a dangerous disease at an early stage.
Aggressive and Deceptive
A full examination takes no more than an hour. The technology is especially important for patients with a large number of moles, where it is nearly impossible to notice subtle changes on the body without assistance. Early detection of melanoma is critical: the tumor is aggressive and, in its early stages, can convincingly mimic an ordinary mole — a trait that makes it particularly deceptive.
Earlier, we reported that physicians at the Novokuznetsk City Clinical Hospital No. 29 named after A. A. Lutsik are successfully using advanced X-ray techniques to treat patients with blood cancers.
