Monday, May 4, 2009 , Updated
DFW Dermatologists providing free skin cancer screenings at area hospitals on May 16
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The DFW Dermatological Societies, The American Cancer Society and four area hospitals are co-sponsoring a skin cancer screening event on Saturday, May 16.
Dermatologists will be available to check moles and other spots for signs of cancer and to determine if further analysis is necessary.
No appointment is required -- attendees will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Screenings will take place at Baylor University Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas; at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford; and at Medical Center of Plano.
Area resident credits 2004 Screening with identifying melanoma
Robert Kernohan and his wife, both cancer survivors, have attended many free health screenings at Medical Center of Plano. Believing in the value of early detection and treatment, they decided to have their skin checked at the 2004 Skin Cancer screening event. A dermatologist at the screening identified a skin cancer on Robert’s back at his waist-line – a difficult location for Richard to see. A follow-up examination and biopsy revealed his skin cancer was melanoma. Robert underwent outpatient surgery to remove the cancer. Today, he continues to have yearly check-ups and attend the annual free skin cancer screening.
Source: DFW Dermatological Society
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