Free Monthly Skin Cancer Screenings

Provided by Alton Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team.

Days:
Last Tuesday of every month, March through October.

Time:
4 to 6 p.m., by appointment only

Location:
Alton Memorial Hospital Campus
Medical Office Building A
Suite 101

To Schedule:
Call 800.392.0936 or click here to schedule.

Details:
Skin cancer screening appointments are available for adults aged 18 and over, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month. During screenings in a private exam room, exposed skin areas will be examined by Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Why Skin Cancer Screening is Important

Being proactive is the one step to early detection. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and does not discriminate. People with fair skin, light-colored hair, green or blue eyes, and people who freckle easily are at the most significant risk. Excessive sun exposure, blistering burns before the age of 18, and a family history of melanoma are also risk factors. Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but more young adults and even teenagers are now being diagnosed. Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but it is most common in skin that has been exposed to sunlight.

For more information about how you can determine your risk for skin cancer, take our online risk assessment. Risk assessments for 11 other cancers and 6 chronic diseases are also available, along with personalized tips on prevention.