Event:
Free Skin Cancer Screenings

When

Mar 15, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where

DermaHealth Dermatology & Dermasurgery
1295 Fowler Street Suite 102, RICHLAND, Washington, 99352

Event Type

DermaHealth Dermatology & Dermasurgery wants to help keep the Tri-Cities community safe and healthy by offering a FREE skin cancer screening!  Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, so it is important to wear sunscreen and get a yearly skin exam for early detection.  As a free public service, and to raise awareness for skin cancers, our skin care experts will be offering FREE skin cancer screenings to the public on March 15th, from 10am-5pm.  Screenings are quick, painless and potentially save lives. Space is limited and walk-ins will be accepted as space allows, but we encourage scheduling an appointment by calling 509-783-2004.  No insurance is required–this is an entirely free public service and a great opportunity for those without insurance to have their skin checked.  Call DermaHealth Dermatology & Dermasurgery at 509-783-2004 to make your appointment today!

 

A few facts about skin cancer:

  • Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide.
  • More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
  • Organ transplant patients are approximately 100 times more likely than the general population to develop squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Men aged 49 and younger have a higher probability of developing melanoma than any other cancer.
  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
  • More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour.
  • Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
  • When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.

Learn more by visiting dermahealthderm.com and aad.org or skincancer.org.