{"id":65942,"date":"2019-04-11T08:13:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=65942"},"modified":"2019-04-12T09:11:24","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T13:11:24","slug":"free-skin-cancer-screening-event-set-for-may-6-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2019\/04\/11\/free-skin-cancer-screening-event-set-for-may-6-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Free skin cancer screening event set for May 6-10"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Julian Trevino, chair of dermatology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, has organized the free skin cancer screening event for more than 20 years.<\/p><\/div>\n

As part of Melanoma\/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, local Dayton-area dermatologists\u00a0will offer free skin cancer screenings to raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancers during the week of May 6-10.<\/p>\n

Morning and afternoon appointments will be available at locations throughout the region. The free screenings are sponsored by the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Dermatology<\/a>, Wright State Physicians<\/a> and Premier Health<\/a> along with the American Academy of Dermatology and Eucerin.<\/p>\n

\u201cSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Most skin cancer is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays,\u201d said Julian Trevino, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. \u201cDuring Melanoma\/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, we are encouraging people to regularly check their skin and note all spots on their bodies, including moles, freckles, age spots and any spots that are persistently sore and do not heal. When caught early, skin cancer is treatable and beatable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The three major types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with basal and squamous cell cancers annually, according to the American Cancer Society. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. In 2019, more than 96,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed, and more than 7,000 people will die from melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a high chance of cure when melanoma is found in its early stages,\u201d said Trevino, who has organized the free skin cancer screening event for more than 20 years. \u201cWarning signs of melanoma include changes in size, shape, color or bleeding of a mole.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Trevino encourages patients to prevent skin cancer by seeking shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; wearing protective clothing; generously applying water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher every few hours when outdoors; using extra caution when by water, snow and sand; and avoiding use of tanning beds.<\/p>\n

Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call CareFinders at 1-866-608-3463.<\/p>\n

Screenings will be held at Atrium Medical Center, Coffman Family YMCA, Premier Health Urgent Care, Miami Valley Hospital Sleep Center Dayton, Upper Valley Medical Center Cancer Care Center Dugan Infusion Center and Wright State Physicians Health Center.<\/p>\n

Skin cancer screening dates and locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Monday, May 6
\n<\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n<\/strong>Miami Valley Hospital Sleep Center Dayton
\n80 East Woodbury Dr.
\nDayton, OH 45415<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 4 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Coffman Family YMCA
\n88 Remick Blvd.
\nSpringboro, OH 45066<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 7
\n<\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n<\/strong>Premier Health Urgent Care
\n6071 Far Hills Ave.
\nCenterville, OH 45459<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 8
\n<\/strong>8 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n<\/strong>Atrium Medical Center
\nSecond Floor, Pain Center
\n1 Medical Center Dr.
\nMiddletown, OH 45005<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 4 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Premier Health Urgent Care
\n8 Prestige Plaza Dr.
\nMiamisburg, OH 45342<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 9
\n<\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n<\/strong>1 \u2013 4 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Upper Valley Medical Center
\nCancer Care Center
\nDugan Infusion Center
\n3130 N. County Rd. 25-A
\nTroy, OH 45373<\/p>\n

Friday, May 10
\n<\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n<\/strong>1 \u2013 4 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Wright State Physicians Health Center
\n725 University Blvd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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