25th Annual Skin Cancer Screening
| Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and each year approximately one million cases are diagnosed. Early detection is the key to curing all types of skin cancer. |
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| This screening is made possible through the dedication and expertise of local Dermatologists in recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. |
Join area skin experts as they donate their time to promote skin safety and skin cancer awareness. Attendees have the opportunity to query a dermatologist or dermatology physician assistant about potentially worrisome skin issues. Appointments are required, please see details below.
Recommended for high risk individuals with one or more of the folllowing:
• prior history of skin cancer.
• family history of melanoma.
• prior history of atypical moles.
• history of multiple sunburns, especially childhood sunburns.
• tanning bed use.
• lifeguard experience.
Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 8-11 a.m.
Family Medicine Center, 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins
(2 blocks north of Poudre Valley Hospital)
Appointments Required: 970.495.8560
Please note, this is a basic screening that takes about five minutes, and should not take the place of a more thorough examination by your physician or dermatologist.
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