Milford Hospital Holds "Dinner with Doctor" Program on Skin Cancer

From Milford Hospital:

Milford, CT - As we approach the dog days of summer, Milford Hospital reminds residents and visitors to our beautiful shoreline that too much and unprotected exposure to the sun cause serious health concerns. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop it in the course of a lifetime. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is both preventable and highly treatable when detected early. However, left undiagnosed, it can become disfiguring and, even, deadly.

On Thursday, June 30th, at 6:00pm Milford Hospital will host the next in their series of Dinner with the Doctor programs. The session titled “Skin Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Treatment” be led by physician, Dr. Mark Melendez. Dr. Melendez is a fellowship trained plastic surgeon and is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Surgery. He maintains several offices in the region and has privileges at Milford Hospital. During this interactive presentation, Dr. Melendez will discuss skin damage caused by sun exposure and detection and treatment options for skin cancer.

The timely and free session will be held in the Milford Hospital Auditorium, 300 Seaside Avenue in Milford. A light, healthy meal will be served. Time will be allowed for questions and answers. Registration is required and space is expected to fill rapidly. Please call the Milford Hospital Community Education Department 203-876-4004 to reserve your spot.