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Screenings and Support
The Need for Skin Cancer Screenings According to the 2004 Burden of Skin Diseases Report prepared for the American Academy of Dermatology, in 2004, 7900 of the approximately 55,000 individuals newly diagnosed with melanoma will die of their disease. Furthermore, the increase of incidences has increased 690% from 1950 to 2001 and the overall mortality rate has increased 165% in the same period. In addition to its high mortality rate, melanoma is now the second leading cause of lost productive work years due to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, early diagnosis is the most important factor in successful treatment and they recommend annual skin examinations for everyone over the age of 40 and every three years for individuals between the ages of 20 and 40. We Need Your Help
Education and awareness is also an important part of these free screenings. It takes a trained eye to spot a melanoma in its early stage. But, you should also examine yourself regularly. The best time to do this is after a bath or shower standing in front of a full-length mirror. Use a hand mirror to help you see difficult to reach areas. Contact your doctor at once if you see any odd-looking moles. View Self Exam Information. Please contact us if you are willing to supply free screenings or if you already have free screenings scheduled, we will add your details to this page. Contact Us. Find a Free Skin Cancer Screening Check back frequently to see when the next SHADE Foundation Free Skin Cancer Screening will be held.
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