By Staff
CASSOPOLIS – The American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Inc., and Advanced Dermatology, P.L.L.C., will conduct free skin cancer screenings at the Cass County Relay For Life, Cass County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 2 p.m.
To take advantage of this opportunity, call Pam Hughes at your American Cancer Society at 1-800-465-5244 or (269) 349-8719 to make your appointment for this life-saving screening.
During last year's Skin Cancer Detection Day, almost 2,700 people in the state were presumptively diagnosed with a form of skin cancer or a pre-cancerous skin condition.
The intent of the American Cancer Society and Advanced Dermatology, P.L.L.C., is to help everyone learn the basics of sun protection and awareness of early warning signs of skin cancer.
Individuals should look for the A-B-C-Ds in a wart or mole: A – asymmetrical shape: B – border irregularity; C – color of the growth is not uniform; and D – diameter greater than 6 millimeters.
A sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor, SPF, of 15 or greater is recommended.