Free melanoma screening at Stanford Cancer Center on May 10

	Susan Swetter, MD

The Department of Dermatology at Stanford Hospital is offering a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 10 from 9 am to noon at the Stanford Cancer Center, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Palo Alto.

No registration is required. The screening is open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 8:30 am and close at 11:30 am.

“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.

During the screenings, dermatologists will check for unusual moles or irregular blemishes that could signify the onset of melanoma or the more common types of skin cancer, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. High-risk individuals or those without regular dermatologic care are encouraged to attend.  

Individuals at a higher risk of developing melanoma are those who have fair skin and a history of excessive exposure to the sun, have many moles, and/or have a
first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with melanoma.
  
 For information, call 650-725-8400.

Posted: 03/28/08