Free Skin Cancer Screenings Will Help You Get Ready For Summer

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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 residents ready for the sun with a free skin cancer screening. Medical professionals will provide skin assessments in a private setting. Everyone is invited to attend.

The free screening will take place 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at Northside Hospital-Atlanta Cancer Center, which is at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE in Sandy Springs.

Free parking available, and qualified Spanish interpreters available free of charge, by request. Recommended screening attire are shorts and T-Shirt. Appointments are required to participate and can be made by calling 404-531-4444.

Northside Hospital is one of the largest and most respected providers of comprehensive cancer services in the Southeast, combining the latest in technology and research with compassionate patient-centered care.

The hospital offers a full continuum of care that encompasses the entire cancer experience, including education, screening, diagnosis, treatment, research, support and survivorship.

Northside’s free skin cancer screening should not replace a complete skin exam with a skin specialist. Additional skin cancer screenings will be offered later in the year in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Cumming.

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