/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Canadian Dermatology Association to host free skin cancer screening at the Toronto City Hall on Friday, June 6th/

TORONTO, May 30, 2014 /CNW/ - On Friday, June 6^th the Canadian Dermatology Association host a free skin cancer screening clinic 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. Scott Walsh, Toronto dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Association Dr. Sam Hanna, Toronto dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Association
What:	Public skin cancer screening clinic and early detection awareness event Interview & Photo Op
When:	Friday, June 6, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 1
Why:	To create awareness about the importance of early detection by conducting regular at-home self-exams

Background:

• This year it is estimated that 6,500 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma, and 1,050 will die of it.
• One person dies every day in Ontario from melanoma skin cancer
• 8 people a day are diagnosed with this potentially deadly form of skin cancer.
• It is estimated there will be 3,100 new cases of melanoma diagnosed in Ontario this year, resulting in 480 deaths.

Other relevant information:

• Skin cancer statistics and fact sheets will be available on-site.  

 

SOURCE: Canadian Dermatology Association

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