Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), nearly 2,000 cases of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in Georgia this year. As with many other cancers, early detection is key. The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute would like to help you get ready for the sun with a free skin cancer screening.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
6-8 p.m.
Northside Hospital-Cherokee
OutpatientRehabilitation Services Building
211 Hospital Road, Canton
To register, call 404-845-5555 and press “0.”
Registration opens March 4. Register early! Spaces fill quickly.
Qualified Spanish interpreters available free of charge, by request.
Recommended Screening Attire: Shorts and T-Shirt
Physicians and licensed medical staff will provide skin assessments in a private setting. Everyone is invited to attend.
As an NCI Community Cancer Center, Northside Hospital is one of the largest and most respected providers of comprehensive cancer services in the Southeast, combining the latest in technology and research with compassionate patient-centered care. The hospital offers a full continuum of care that encompasses the entire cancer experience, including education, screening, diagnosis, treatment, research, support and survivorship.
Northside Hospital’s skin cancer screenings are free, but registration is required. Call 404-845-5555 and press “0” to schedule an appointment. To learn more about skin cancer and latest treatment options, visit www.northside.com.
