OHSU dermatologists set new record for finding smallest skin cancer

The team verified the melanoma measuring in at just 0.65 millimeters. OHSU leaders hope the recognition helps emphasize the importance of early cancer detection.

PORTLAND, Ore. — OHSU doctors are now in the book of Guinness Book of World Records. The team of dermatologists found the smallest skin cancer ever detected, thanks to a patient’s proactive prevention and some innovative new technology.

“We were able to get the smallest known skin cancer biopsied and removed without any consequence to that patient, other than a little tiny scar. So, amazing,” said Sancy Leachman, chair of the Department of Dermatology at OHSU and a member of the team

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