Dermatology Free Skin Cancer Screening Returns in May

SLUCare Department of Dermatology, in partnership with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), will be offering free skin cancer screenings on Saturday, May 10, marking the 28th year of this event.

The screening event will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the SLUCare Des Peres Location, specifically at the Des Peres Medical Arts Pavilion II, located at 2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 200B. Individuals interested in receiving a screening can sign up for an appointment using the link below. Walk-ins are also welcome and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, as time allows.

Make an Appointment for the Spot Me Skin Cancer Screening Event

The screening is free and is a total body skin examination in a private examination room. Treatments will not be undertaken on the day of, instead, those needing treatment will be referred to a dermatologist if they do not already have one. It takes about five minutes to be screened, and the total time spent at our screening center should be about 20 minutes.

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Regular screenings can help detect skin cancer in its early stages when it’s most treatable.  

For more information or any inquiries, please contact Loren Foppe at loren.foppe@slucare.ssmhealth.com or call 314-617-3342.