Rockford Residents Can Get Free Skin Cancer Checks This September

Have you had a skin cancer check lately? If that answer is no, there’s a free skin cancer check event happening in Rockford soon that you need to put on your calendar.

The Importance of Skin Cancer Checks

If you had asked me years ago how important it was to get my skin checked every year, I probably would have said, “It’s probably something I should do eventually," which is pretty ridiculous coming from a pasty, strawberry-blond-headed woman.

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I've had more bad sunburns than I care to admit, although I have always known skin cancer is a serious thing.  I guess I thought I was too young to worry about skin cancer, and I never treated yearly checks as a priority... until I had a suspicious skin cancer spot removed from my body.

There is something about hearing the words “this spot needs to come off” that makes you look at your skin a little differently.

Suddenly, those little marks, freckles, and spots you’ve ignored for years don’t seem quite so harmless anymore. Plus, the size of the scar from removing a spot less than a quarter-inch wide is not for the faint of heart.

Shannon Zimmerman (TSM Rockford)

Skin cancer is one of those things where catching it early can make a huge difference, and it can be tricky knowing what to look for. A spot that seems like no big deal to you could be something a trained dermatology professional wants to take a closer look at.

That’s why I’m always going to encourage people in the Rockford area to take advantage of opportunities like the free skin cancer screening coming to Edgebrook in September.

Free Skin Cancer Screening at Edgebrook

For anyone who has ever put off making a dermatologist appointment because of time, cost, or simply forgetting, this is your reminder to take care of yourself.

I know firsthand that a simple skin check can lead to peace of mind, and sometimes it can even save your life. Set aside some time on September 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to stop by Edgebrook and make your skin health a priority.