The USA Health System will offer free skin cancer
screenings for all USA Health and Dental Plan members on Monday, May 4,
2015, as part of Melanoma Monday, a national event held annually on the
first Monday of May.
Appointments will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Physicians Group, located at the University Commons.
Appointments will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Physicians Group, located at the University Commons.
Screenings will be performed by USA faculty: Dr.
Marcus Tan, board-certified surgical oncologist, Pam Camp, surgical
oncology nurse practitioner; Dr. Curtis Harris, a plastic and
reconstructive surgeon at USA; Mona Hagmaier, PA-C, director
of clinical education at USA’s Physician Assistant Studies Program; and Dr. Fred Fedok, adjunct professor in the USA department of surgery.
According to Dr. Tan, the incidence of melanoma in
the United States is rising more rapidly than for any other cancer. “In
fact, one in every 55 individuals will develop melanoma. However, if
caught early, it is curable in 90% of cases.”
There are several risk factors to consider in a
melanoma diagnosis including family history of melanoma, prior melanoma,
multiple pigmented skin lesions and some rare genetic syndromes. In
addition, a history of extensive or severe sun
exposure or severe sunburns may also contribute to the development of
this potentially fatal cancer.
To schedule your free skin cancer screening, call
660-5787. USA Commons is located at 75 University Blvd. at the
intersection of University Blvd. and Old Shell Road (adjacent to the USA
College of Education).
