Get a FREE skin cancer screening at West Georgia Dermatology.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it’s estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.

Early detection is key to successful treatment — and at your screening, you’ll receive a thorough skin examination and helpful tips for protecting your skin from the experts.

Protect your health, and let’s change these statistics!

Should you be screened?

Risk factors for skin cancer include:

• Age - Although skin cancer can be diagnosed at any age, the risk increases as you age. This is likely due to accumulated exposure to the sun over time.
• Excessive sun exposure - Both UVA and UVB rays can damage skin and cause skin cancer. The risk is higher for people who live in sunny climates — like west Georgia and east Alabama.
• History of sunburns - Having had one or more blistering sunburns as a child or teenager increases your risk of skin cancer as an adult. Sunburns in adulthood also increase the risk.
• Fair skin - Individuals with less melanin have less protection against damaging UV radiation. If you have blond or red hair, light-colored eyes, freckles or sunburn easily, you’re more likely to develop skin cancer than someone with darker skin.
• Moles - The more moles you have on your body, the higher the risk of developing skin cancer.
• Family history of skin cancer - If a close relative has had skin cancer, you may have an increased risk of the disease.
• Personal history of skin cancer - If you’ve already been diagnosed with skin cancer, you’re at a higher risk of developing it again.
• Weakened immune system - People with weakened immune systems, such as those living with HIV/AIDS and those taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ transplant, are at a greater risk of skin cancer.
• Exposure to radiation - People who received radiation treatment for skin conditions such as eczema and acne may have an increased risk of skin cancer, especially basal cell carcinoma.
• Exposure to certain substances - Substances such as arsenic, oil and soot can increase the risk of skin cancer."