May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and we are sharing information about all types of skin cancer. More importantly, we are focusing on how to prevent and detect it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in every five people. The most common types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. The best treatment outcomes occur with early identification of these cancers. It is recommended that everyone have at least one yearly total body skin cancer screening with a trained dermatology professional, and also complete skin scans at home on a regular basis.
Throughout the month we will be sharing information essential to identifying skin cancers and what you should do if you notice a changing lesion on the skin. Keep up to date this month on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and right here on the blog for information about skin cancer and how you can prevent it!
Do you have a question about skin cancer? Leave it in comments below and we will be sure to answer it for you.
Did you know – the best way to screen for skin cancers is with a total body skin exam? We are offering FREE skin exams at our Edina office on Thursday May 9 from 5-7pm. Or visit our Plymouth office on Wednesday May 15 from 5-7pm. Call to reserve your appointment with one of our dermatologists or physician assistants today – space is filling up!
