Free Skin Cancer Screening Scheduled For April 20

CANTON, GA -- Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer?

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), more than 2,000 cases of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in Georgia this year. As with other cancers, early detection is important.

The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute would like to help you get ready for the sun with a skin cancer screening. Medical professionals will provide skin assessments in a private setting. Registration is now open and everyone is invited to attend.

The screening will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at Medical Associates of North Georgia, which is located at 320 Hospital Road in Canton.

Free parking available, and qualified Spanish interpreters available free of charge, by request. Shorts and T-shirts are the recommended attire for the screening.

Appointments are required to take advantage of the service, and can be done so by calling 404-531-4444.

You should note the screening should not replace a complete skin exam with a specialist. Additional screenings will be offered later in the year in Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Cumming.

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