Mary Maryland, PhD, RN, will present a talk titled, “Is That Mole New?” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, in the Terrace Room at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave.
Dr. Mary, as she’s affectionately called, will present important information about moles, especially new moles. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, on the scalp, between fingers and toes, on the soles and palms, and even under the nails.
Of course, moles are common, and almost every adult has a few. Adults who have light skin often have more moles, up to 40 in fact. This is normal. A person shouldn’t be overly worried about moles. But everyone should know:
- A type of skin cancer, melanoma, can grow in or near a mole.
- Caught early and treated, melanoma can be cured.
- The first sign of melanoma is often a change to a mole or a new mole on the skin.
- Checking skin once a month (or more often if the doctor says) can help find melanoma early.
It’s time to be seen by a dermatologist if a mole or new spot on the skin starts to grow, change shape, itch, or bleed.
The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.
