Could You Have Skin Cancer?

WHAT:    Texas Tech Physicians—Dermatology and University Medical Center (UMC) Southwest Cancer Treatment and Research Center will host a free skin cancer screening.

WHEN:    8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 (Saturday)

WHERE:  UMC Southwest Cancer and Research Center, 602 Indiana Ave.

EVENT: According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country. About 1 million Americans develop skin cancer each year.

Dermatologists will discuss with individuals skin cancer symptoms such as new moles that look different from other moles; new red or darker-colored flaky patches that may raised; new flesh-colored firm bumps; changes in the size, shape, color or feel of moles; or sores that do not heal.

Physicians also will conduct skin exams and refer those with suspicious lesions for subsequent treatment. This community service is offered to coincide with National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

Justin Clark, M.D. and Amy Brackeen, M.D., from Lubbock Dermatology also will participate.

For more information, call Kathleen McPherson, Department of Dermatology at (806) 743-2463 ext. 229.

Texas Tech Physicians is medical practice comprised of faculty and staff from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

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