Media Advisory - Public skin cancer screening at The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on May 25th

THUNDER BAY, ON, May 23, 2013 /CNW/ - On Saturday, May 25th Thunder Bay dermatologist, Dr Ron Mahler, will be holding a free skin cancer screening and a short skin cancer presentation to increase awareness about the importance and early detection and prevention of skin cancer and demonstrate how to conduct at-home self-exam.

Who:	Dr. Ron Mahler, Thunder Bay dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Association
What:	Skin cancer screening and early detection awareness event Interview & Photo Op
When:	Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, 980 Oliver Road
Why:	To create awareness about importance of early detection by conducting regular at-home self-exams

Background:

• Research shows that 53% of melanoma skin cancers are discovered by the patients themselves and a further 17% by their family members.
• One person dies every day in Ontario from melanoma skin cancer
• 7 people a day are diagnosed with this potentially deadly form of skin cancer.

Other relevant information:

• Digital photos of skin cancers will also be made available upon request

SOURCE: Canadian Dermatology Association

Laura Craig, Communications Coordinator
Office: 613-738-1748 x 229
Cell: 613-716-2098
Email: [email protected]