MD Anderson Provides Free Skin Cancer Exams May 7
MD Anderson News Release April 19, 2011
MD Anderson News Release 04/19/2011
Â鶹ӳ» MD Anderson Cancer Center will offer free skin cancer screening exams to the public on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cancer Prevention Center at the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Prevention Building, 1155 Pressler Street, Floor 2.
Appointments are not available and screening exams are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
¡°Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it¡¯s also highly preventable,¡± said Susan Chon, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at MD Anderson and coordinator for the citywide screening event. ¡°Everyone should remember to wear sunscreen daily and avoid the mid-day sun ¨C especially here in Texas.¡±
Each participant will receive a copy of his or her screening results and people who may need treatment will be referred to a list of area dermatologists.
Free parking is available in the Pressler Garage Building, 1180 Pressler Street.
Along with offering a wide range of screening and early detection services, the Cancer Prevention Center offers personalized risk-reduction strategies and prevention programs.
¡°Get regular cancer screenings,¡± said Chon. ¡°Early detection is the best defense against cancer.¡±
Physicians in the Houston Dermatological Society will perform the screenings. The American Cancer Society, the American Academy of Dermatology and Houston Dermatological Society are co-sponsoring the event.
For a list of additional free skin cancer screening locations, visit the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Cancer Society sites.
For more information, visit www.mdanderson.org/prevention.??