People concerned about spots on their skin are invited to participate in a free skin cancer screening from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The screenings will take place on the second floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and are encouraged to arrive no later than 1 p.m. Free parking is available in UAMS Parking 3 at Cedar Street and Capitol Avenue. For information, call (501) 686-5960.
Signs and symptoms of skin cancer include new spots on the skin, or spots that change in size, shape or color. Potential signs also include bumps, patches, or sores that don't heal after two to three months.