‘The Mole Mobile is a ground-breaking initiative that underscores the importance of skin cancer’
Melanoma Canada is bringing its Mole Mobile – a mobile skin cancer screening unit on wheels – to North Bay on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25.
The Mole Mobile will make Tour Stops in North Bay on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25, at the Sunset Park (across from Perreault’s Prime Time Ice Fishing) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Mole Mobile will then visit Sudbury on July 26 at the Bell Park, York Street South Parking Lot (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Parry Sound on July 27 at Canadian Tire – 30 Pine Drive (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
No appointment needed, stop by for a free skin check performed by a certified Canadian Dermatologist.
“The Mole Mobile is a ground-breaking initiative that underscores the importance of skin cancer,” a release stated.
The Mole Mobile will visit major Canadian cities with long wait times to see a dermatologist, underserved communities, rural and Indigenous regions to help speed up the time to diagnosis, which is vital to improving outcomes for patients.
Why does Canada need the Mole Mobile?
Melanoma and skin cancer are one of the few cancers with incidence rates on the rise in Canada and worldwide.
Incidence rates for new melanoma cases have been rising on average by 1.4% each year over the last ten years. (CDC Statistics, 2016) 1 in 3 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.
This year’s tour will operate with the support and partnership of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). It will bring certified Canadian dermatologists to communities across British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario to conduct potentially lifesaving skin cancer screenings and provide education on skin cancer prevention and the importance of early detection to improve outcomes.
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, we are expanding our reach and breaking down even more barriers to early detection.
Individuals were screened for skin cancer. Among them, Dermatologists identified 56 potential melanomas, 148 suspected basal cell carcinomas, and 36 possible cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. Each of these individuals was advised on appropriate next steps to ensure timely follow-up care.
For more information and the Mole Mobile’s schedule, visit molemobile.ca.
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