Dayton-area dermatologists are taking appointments for free skin cancer screenings May 7-11.
“There is a high chance of cure when melanoma is found in its early stages,” stated Dr. Julian Trevino, chair of the Department of Dermatology in the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, who has been organizing the free skin cancer screening event for more than 20 years. “Warning signs of melanoma include changes in size, shape or color of a mole.”
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Trevino, an adult and pediatric dermatologist with Wright State Physicians, recommends people check their skin at least once a month. They should check any moles, blemishes or birthmarks from the top of the head to the toes. If they find anything concerning, they should make an appointment with a dermatologist.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-866-608-3463.
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Skin cancer screening dates and locations
May 7
9 a.m. – noon
Samaritan Sleep Center
80 East Woodbury Dr., Dayton
2 – 4 p.m.
Coffman Family YMCA
90 Remick Blvd., Springboro
Tuesday, May 8
9 a.m. – noon
Miami Valley Hospital South
2300 Miami Valley Dr., Ste. 470, Centerville
May 9
8 a.m. – noon
Atrium Medical Center
Second Floor, Pain Center
1 Medical Center Drive, Middletown
1 – 4:30 p.m.
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Healthy Way Clinic
741 Valley St., Dayton
May 10
9 a.m. – noon
1 – 4 p.m.
Upper Valley Medical Center
Cancer Care Center
3130 N. County Road 25-A, Troy
May 11
9 a.m. – noon
1 – 4 p.m.
Wright State Physicians Health Center
725 University Blvd., Fairborn
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