SCREEN SAVER

A MUM diagnosed with skin cancer says a smartphone app developed by Scots scientists is a lifesaver.

- JACKIE GRANT

The built-in AI chatbot will allow people previously treated for melanoma to upload images and information about skin changes so concerns can be dealt with by healthcare professionals quickly.

Adele Hughes, 43, has been cancer-free for three years but still needs check-ups every six months.

The primary teacher, of Stone-haven, Kincardineshire, said: "This project represents a fantastic initiative for individuals like myself who have experienced melanoma and continually navigate the possibility of its recurrence.