Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 16, 2009

GET SCREENED
With more than 1 million skin cancers diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans and one in three Caucasians will develop it in the course of a lifetime. In fact, one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Exposure to tanning beds before age 35 increases melanoma risk by 75%, and even occasional use of tanning beds can almost triple the chances of developing melanoma. The good news is that with early detection, the survival rate for patients is about 99%.

On Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (TMC will begin at 9 a.m.), Memorial Hermann will offer free skin cancer screenings. Appointments are required. Space is limited, please call today to schedule your appointment.

Screenings will be performed at these Memorial Hermann locations:

Memorial City
Medical Plaza 2
909 Frostwood, Ste. 152
Houston, TX 77024
713-222-CARE

Northwest
Cancer Center
1635 N. Loop West, Suite 150
Houston, TX 77008
713-222-CARE

Southeast
Cancer Center
11920 Astoria Blvd, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77089
713-222-CARE

Southwest
The Wellness Center
7731 Southwest Freeway
2nd Floor, Wellness Institute
Houston, TX 77074
713-222-CARE

Sugar Land
17500 W. Grand Parkway South
2nd Floor, Day Surgery
Sugar Land, TX 77479
713-222-CARE

Texas Medical Center (BEGINS AT 9 A.M.)
Cancer Center
University of Texas Professional Building
6410 Fannin, Suite 230
Houston, TX 77030
713-222-CARE

The Woodlands
Memorial Hermann 24-Hour Emergency Care
9950 Woodlands Parkway
Corner of Woodlands Parkway & FM 2978 (across from Wal-Mart)
The Woodlands, TX 77382
281-364-5959