OCEAN CITY – Cape May County Freeholder Jeffrey Pierson invites the public to Choose Your Cover at Ocean City Music Pier 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22.
According to a releasse, the free skin cancer screening is coordinated by Cape May County Department of Health in partnership with Dr. Connolly, board certified dermatologist and Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health.
“According to the Skin Cancer Foundation an estimated 192,310 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019. When skin cancer is detected early it increases one’s chance of survival to 99 percent (Skin Cancer Foundation, 2018),” stated Kevin Thomas, Health Officer.
According to American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
The best way to prevent skin cancer are as followed:
Protect your skin by using sunblock, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing.
Individuals should not use tanning beds, or any source that uses artificial UV radiation.
Getting annual screenings.
Skin cancer warning signs include changes in mole, or other skin lesion, size, color, and/or shape.
The public is urged to get screened for free at Ocean City Music Pier, June 22.
For information call (609) 463- 6521 or visit www.cmchealth.net.
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