In June, our dermatologists collectively donated 35 hours of their time to conduct more than 350 skin exams. They identified 127 potential skin precancers and skin cancers, including four suspected melanomas.
In June, our dermatologists collectively donated 35 hours of their time to conduct more than 350 skin exams. They identified 127 potential skin precancers and skin cancers, including four suspected melanomas.
If the new, changing or unusual spots on your skin don’t look like the ones you’ve seen in skin cancer photos, are you off the hook? Not necessarily.
In May 2022, our volunteer dermatologists screened 263 participants across four states and Washington, DC, putting in over 39 hours of screening time. And we’re just getting started!
Highlights from the 2021 Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program, including photos and video.
From August 1 to October 31, our amazing volunteer dermatologists screened 780 people and identified 167 potential skin cancers and precancers, including 8 suspected melanomas.
As of October 2, 2021, our Destination Healthy Skin program has provided more than 500 free skin cancer screenings around the country. We’re on the road until November.
If you’re visually impaired, it may be difficult to distinguish most skin cancer warning signs. But there are ways to make sure you’re staying on top of your skin health and detecting potential skin cancers early.
It was a busy August for Destination Healthy Skin! We traveled halfway around the country, providing free skin cancer screenings and education to hundreds of people in half a dozen cities. And we’re not nearly done yet!
If you work with clients and notice a spot on their skin that is new, changing or unusual, should you say something? Read our expert’s advice.
Destination Healthy Skin, our free screening and education program, begins its journey to 21 cities around the country in 2021.