Media Advisory - Quebec dermatologists to host skin cancer screening at Place Laurier Mall on May 17th

QUEBEC CITY, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - On Friday, May 17^th Quebec City dermatologists and dermatology residents will be hosting a free skin cancer screening event to educate the public on the importance of early detection and prevention for all skin cancers. Participants will also learn how to conduct at-home skin cancer self-examinations.

Who:	Dr. Joël Claveau, Quebec dermatologist and National co-Chair of the Canadian Dermatology Association's Sun Awareness Program Dr. Jimmy Alain, Quebec dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Association
What:	Skin cancer screening and early detection awareness event Interview & Photo Op
When:	Screening: Friday, May 17, 2013 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interviews: Friday, May 17, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where:	Place Laurier Shopping Centre, Future Shop Court (Outside Future Shop)
Why:	To create awareness about importance of early detection by conducting regular at-home self-exams

Background:

• In Quebec, there are approximately 22,000 to 35,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year (source: Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012)
• Research shows that 53% of melanoma skin cancers are discovered by the patients themselves and a further 17% by their family members.
• In 2012, an estimated 81,300 cases of non-melanoma (basal and squamous cell) skin cancers were diagnosed in Canada.

Other relevant information:

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

SOURCE: Canadian Dermatology Association

Jennifer Scott, Director, Communications
Office: 613-738-1748 x 222 | Cell: 613-716-2098  |  [email protected]