Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Hosts Free Skin Cancer Screening

 

Somerset, NJ -- The Department of Dermatology at The Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group will hold a free skin cancer screening for the public from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday June 29, 2009. The screening is part of a national program sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). According to the AAD, regular screenings are essential because skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, has a 95 percent cure rate if detected early.

The screenings will take place at 1 World’s Fair Drive, Suite 2400, Somerset.  Led by Babar Rao, MD, assistant professor and interim chair, department of dermatology, physicians will conduct full-body screenings and discuss the results with patients. Screenings will include a visual inspection of the patient’s entire body, in addition to questions regarding family history and sun exposure and protection.

Patients will be encouraged to make a follow-up appointment with their own doctor or with a Medical Group dermatologist to discuss the outcome of the screening, if necessary. Patients also will be provided educational materials about skin cancer, self-examinations and sun safety.

The screening is free, however patients need to schedule appointments beforehand by calling 732-235-5782. 

Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group is the faculty practice group of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

 

Free Skin Cancer Screening

TIME:             Monday, June 29, 2009

DATE:             4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LOCATION:     Department of Dermatology
                      Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group     
                      1 World’s Fair Drive
                      Somerset

CONTACT:      732-235-5782 to schedule a free appointment