As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, today is Melanoma Monday - a day to raise awareness.
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and is more dangerous than other skin cancers. It can spread to other parts of the body if not caught early.
In 2025, it's estimated that about 104,960 people will be diagnosed with melanoma.
The George Washington University has experts available who can discuss the importance of protecting your skin and risk factors. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Vishal Patel is an associate professor of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center.
Adam Friedman is the chair of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Pooja Sodha, is the director for the center for laser and cosmetic dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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