MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
Apple announces new technology for melanoma
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Apple announces new technology for melanoma

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › Apple announces new technology for melanoma

  • Post
    • October 15, 2015 at 4:49 pm
    Adam-MRF
    Keymaster

      Hi everyone,

      Big news! This morning Apple, Inc. announced new technology that will directly connect thousands of people to melanoma researchers and offer a new tool for melanoma early detection. Using Apple’s Research Kit, developers have created an app that allows users to record and track moles as well as the option to send that data directly to melanoma researchers. While participation in studies has traditionally been limited by geography, research data can now easily be shared by users of almost any location, age or condition of health. It's very encouraging to see a large, international organization like Apple join the fight against melanoma! More information is available here:

      http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/10/15/apple-partners-with-hospitals-for-new-researchkit-studies-on-autism-epilepsy-melanoma

      Sincerely,

      Adam – MRF

    Viewing 2 reply threads
    • Replies
        • October 16, 2015 at 6:01 am
        AnitaLoree
        Participant

          Thx for info. I am forwarding this very helpful info re tool kit for melanoma on to one of our grandaughter's parents.  She is 12 & has many large and small moles just like Grandpa who now has malignant melanoma.  They took her right in to a dermatologist when Grandpa was diagnosed where she was thoroughly evaluated.  But they have moved to another state so starting over.  This program will help our granddaughter & her family be in charge.  Since she seems to have her smartphone growing out of her hand like most kids her age, she can be on top of self monitoring by taking her own skin pics.  A.L.

          • October 16, 2015 at 6:01 am
          AnitaLoree
          Participant

            Thx for info. I am forwarding this very helpful info re tool kit for melanoma on to one of our grandaughter's parents.  She is 12 & has many large and small moles just like Grandpa who now has malignant melanoma.  They took her right in to a dermatologist when Grandpa was diagnosed where she was thoroughly evaluated.  But they have moved to another state so starting over.  This program will help our granddaughter & her family be in charge.  Since she seems to have her smartphone growing out of her hand like most kids her age, she can be on top of self monitoring by taking her own skin pics.  A.L.

            • October 16, 2015 at 6:01 am
            AnitaLoree
            Participant

              Thx for info. I am forwarding this very helpful info re tool kit for melanoma on to one of our grandaughter's parents.  She is 12 & has many large and small moles just like Grandpa who now has malignant melanoma.  They took her right in to a dermatologist when Grandpa was diagnosed where she was thoroughly evaluated.  But they have moved to another state so starting over.  This program will help our granddaughter & her family be in charge.  Since she seems to have her smartphone growing out of her hand like most kids her age, she can be on top of self monitoring by taking her own skin pics.  A.L.

          Viewing 2 reply threads

          Tagged: 

          • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
          About the MRF Patient Forum

          The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

          The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

          Popular Topics