Synthesizing Skin Lesion Images Using Generative Adversarial Networks

According to the World Health Organization cancer is the second leading cause of death globally [1], and the most common cancer in the world is skin cancer [2]. To get a skin cancer diagnosis, a patient will usually mention their concern to a doctor. The doctor will then refer the patient to a dermatologist, who takes a closer look to determine whether the lesion is abnormal and in need of further inspection. If it's abnormal, the next step is usually a biopsy of the lesion for further testing in a laboratory. The test results determine the final diagnosis.