Free Skin Cancer Screenings in East Haven

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by Rite Aid, will stop at a Rite Aid in East Haven, 588 Main St., on Monday, June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. to offer free full body skin cancer screenings to the public.

Residents can visit the Tour’s 38-foot customized RV to receive a quick and potentially life-saving full body skin cancer screening in one of the RV’s two private exam rooms.

Local volunteer dermatologist Sean Christensen, MD had donated his time and services to the Foundation, and will conduct the screenings.

In addition, participants will receive educational materials on skin cancer and sun protection and information on Receutics Active Skin Repair. Screenings are first come, first served.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., according to a press release, with more than 3.5 million cases diagnosed annually. The goal of the tour is to save lives by detecting skin cancers early on and educating the public about skin cancer prevention by means of sun protection and the need for prompt, effective treatment.

Skin cancers found and removed early are almost always curable, which is why The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone visit a dermatologist annually for a professional skin exam, in addition to practicing monthly head-to-toe self exams.

Since the Tour began in 2008, more than 20,000 people have received free screenings. More than 8,500 suspected precancers and cancers have been detected, including more than 350 suspected melanomas.

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