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Northside Hospital Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Northside Hospital to offer the screenings at both locations.

 

Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer?  According to the American Cancer Society, more than 2 million cases of the disease are diagnosed annually and, per recently released data from the Mayo Clinic, that number is dramatically rising, especially among people under 40 and young women.

As with many other cancers, early detection is key for protecting yourself against skin cancer.  The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute would like to help you get rea dy for the sun with a free skin cancer screening.  Physicians and licensed medical staff will provide skin assessments in a private setting.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Appointments are require

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6-8 p.m.
Northside Hospital Cancer Center
1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta

To register, call 404-845-5555 and press "0."  Register early!  Spaces fill quickly.

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Source: Northside Hospital

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