Fuschillo, CCMAC Offer Free Skin Cancer Screening

It’s summertime and many Lindenhurst residents traditionally take to the local beaches for a little sun and fun.

But to ensure their time in the sun is safe, New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) have partnered to sponsor a free skin cancer screening program.

The free skin cancer screening program has been set for July 21 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at in nearby . Screenings will be conducted by trained dermatologists, according to a release from the senator’s office.

The CCMAC will work with Dr. Jeffrey Ellis of Belaray Dermatology, Dr. Steve McClain of McClain Labs, Dr. Erin Schoor and Dr. Scott Flugman of Huntington Dermatology, Dr. Jennifer DiFazio of Memorial-Sloane Kettering and the doctors from Stony Brook Hospital Dermatology Service to provide the free screenings.

Residents can show up anytime during the program; no appointments are required, said the release.

According to CCMAC, one in five people will be diagnosed with some type of skin cancer in their lifetime. Malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, is the fastest growing cancer in America, claiming one life every hour. People of all ethnic backgrounds and races can get skin cancer. One blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence more than doubles melanoma risk later in life.

Residents who’d like more information about the free skin cancer screening program can call Senator Fuschillo’s office at 516-882-0630.