Cancer Care
Mole Mapping

St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) now offers state-of-the-art mole mapping, or skin photography, for patients with a history of melanoma and those with atypical moles.

Mole mapping uses full-body medical photographs to monitor changes in existing moles and find new lesions that could be melanomas. Using a state-of-the-art digital camera, a professionally trained technician takes photos of the entire skin surface.

The photos are used by the patient and referring physician as a baseline to help spot any changes that may occur and provides an opportunity to monitor areas of concern, assisting in earlier diagnosis of melanoma. It allows doctors to intervene sooner because they have monitored the mole’s change in shape and/or color; if changes are not seen, patients can avoid the possibility of surgery or biopsy.

Mole mapping requires a physician referral. Ask your doctor or dermatologist if mole mapping is right for you.