Skin Cancer Foundation partners with James Cancer Center for free screenings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As the weather warms up, more people will be out in the sun, and the Skin Cancer Foundation wants to make sure everyone stays healthy.
They partnered with the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University to provide free skin cancer screenings at the Hilltop YMCA on Friday.
Dr. David Lambert with the center said many people will develop skin lesions in their lifetime. While most aren't cancerous, they should be checked out by a doctor.
The Skin Cancer Foundation said if caught early, most forms of skin cancer are curable.
Lambert said education is an important part of what they do, and protection is key to prevention.
"Protection from the sun with hats and sunscreens, at least a sun protection factor of 30," Lambert said. "Sunscreens are safe and effective. They should be used for kids and adults."
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone visit a dermatologist once a year for an exam, in addition to doing a monthly self-exam for any new, changing or unusual lesions.