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May 24, 2007
Early Skin Cancer Detection the Best Defense
Free Screening in Dodgeville June 1
DODGEVILLE, WI – Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, with more than one million cases diagnosed annually. But with early detection, more than 90 percent of skin cancer can be cured. Coupled with a monthly self-examination, an annual skin exam by a health care provider is one of the best ways to detect the early warning signs of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, the three main types of skin cancer.
In support of early detection and skin cancer prevention, local health care professionals are offering a free skin cancer screening. The screening will be held Friday, June 1 from 8:00 to 11:00 am at Upland Hills Health Specialty Services, 800 Compassion Way in Dodgeville.
The service is provided by the dermatology specialists Jennifer Peterson, MD, and Sarah Motl, PAC, of Family Practice Associates–Dodgeville. Appointments are required by calling (608) 935-1151.
Family Practice Associates–Dodgeville is one of more than 30 clinics that comprise the Dean/St. Mary’s Regional Clinic network. A joint venture of Dean Health System and St. Mary’s Hospital—both of Madison—it is one of the largest networks of physician practices in the Midwest.
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