The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Dermatologists to hold skin cancer screenings
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners’ teams in the King of Prussia and Pottstown offices will be holding free SPOTme skin cancer screenings to new patients during the months of April and May.
“Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that one person dies from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour,” said Dr. Olga Radkevich-Brown of the King of Prussia office. “Yet not only is skin cancer preventable, it’s highly treatable when detected early.”
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners is dedicated to educating the public and raising awareness around the important role that annual skin exams play in early detection and optimal treatment of skin cancer.
“Unlike other cancers, skin cancer can be seen on the surface of your skin, making it critical to regularly check your skin for changing or suspicious spots,” said Physician Assistant Cassandra Baier of the Pottstown location. “A skin cancer screening from a dermatology provider is a visual exam that is painless, only takes a few minutes, and could save your life.”
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners has joined the American Academy of Dermatology’s efforts to educate the public about the importance of an annual skin exam and how to do self-examinations at home.
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness month, they will be offering free skin cancer screenings by appointment only to new patients at participating locations this spring.
The SPOTme skin cancer screening program is part of the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer initiative, a campaign to create a world without skin cancer through public awareness, community outreach programs and services and advocacy that promote the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer.
Since 1985, AAD member dermatologists have conducted more than 2.4 million free skin cancer screenings and have detected nearly 248,000 suspicious lesions, including more than 27,500 suspected melanomas.
If you’re a new patient interested in scheduling your free skin cancer screening at Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners, call 888-895-3376 to schedule an appointment.
About Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners: Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners (PDP) is the region’s fastest growing dermatology practice with 23 Pennsylvania and Delaware locations. Since 2012, PDP has been dedicated to providing exceptional and leading-edge dermatology services to patients with its growing and talented team of medical practitioners. PDP specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancers and treat a full spectrum of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. For more information, visit www.padermpartners.com or call 888-895-3376.