/R E P E A T -- Event Advisory - Researchers advising annual skin exams for
those at risk for skin cancer to host fully-booked skin cancer screening,
Vancouver, October 27, 2010/

VANCOUVER, Oct. 25 /CNW/ - Vancouver researchers, whose new study shows annual skin exams benefit those at risk for skin cancer, will host a fully-booked public skin cancer screening at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre on Wednesday October 27, 2010, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Local dermatologists, Dr. Jason Rivers, BC director of the Canadian Dermatology Association's Sun Awareness Program and Dr. Shannon Humphrey of UBC's Division of Dermatology, found people at increased risk developed skin cancer at 12 times the rate of those with no risk factors. The study looked at 753 Vancouver patients over a ten year period.

Both study authors will be screening for skin cancer at the free public clinic on October 27, 2010.

Media are invited to attend the event.

Date: Wednesday October 27, 2010

Location: Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 1050 Beach Avenue

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Organized by: Canadian Dermatology Association

On site for interviews: Head lifeguard at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, Bruce MacPherson, diagnosed with early melanoma last month (1 pm to 2 pm); Vancouver teacher, Keilah Motola (33), melanoma survivor (3 - 4 pm); Dr. Jason Rivers and Dr. Shannon Humphrey throughout screening.

PHOTO/FILMING OPP - a skin cancer screening. Skin cancer images available, as well as fact and stats sheets.

For further information:

Sue Sherlock, Canadian Dermatology Association, Communications Officers, Sun Awareness Program, 604-985-9184 or cell 604-753-9929 or email [email protected]