Free skin cancer check open to public on May 10
Dermatologists from Stanford Hospital & Clinics will provide free screenings for skin cancer to the public on May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Physicians will check for unusual moles or irregular blemishes that could be a sign of melanoma or more common forms of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
"The screening is rapid, because it is run by skin cancer specialists, and we have a team of volunteer physicians on hand," said Susan Swetter, MD, associate professor of dermatology and director of the Pigmented Lesion and Cutaneous Melanoma Clinic at the Stanford Cancer Center.
People at risk for skin cancer include those with fair skin and a history of excessive sun exposure, those who have many moles or atypical moles or people who have a parent or sibling with skin cancer.
The screening is open to the public, and no reservations are required. Exams will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. The screenings will take place at the Stanford Cancer Center, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, near Stanford Hospital. Doors to the event will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call 725-8400.
