After her third melanoma diagnosis, Tracy Callahan couldn't sit still any longer. Inspired by the nickname "Polka Dot Mama," given to her by her two boys, she started this blog and began to network with survivors and skin cancer organizations across the country.
She is now a four-time survivor.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
february
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Join us in Chapel Hill,
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Join us in Chapel Hill, NC for free skin screenings by Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. This location is a comprehensive dermatology practice that delivers the highest quality care through careful patient evaluation and personalized treatment.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 942-2922 to schedule.
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill
58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
march
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Join us in Chapel Hill,
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Join us in Chapel Hill, NC for free skin screenings by Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. This location is a comprehensive dermatology practice that delivers the highest quality care through careful patient evaluation and personalized treatment.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 942-2922 to schedule.
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill
58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Join us in Wake
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Join us in Wake Forest, NC for free skin screenings by Wake Skin Cancer Center. This location features Board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and leader in the field of skin cancer Dr. Elias E. Ayli.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 436-4124 to schedule.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Wake Skin Cancer Center
110 Capcom Ave, Suite 103, Wake Forest NC
april
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Join us in Chapel Hill,
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Join us in Chapel Hill, NC for free skin screenings by Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. This location is a comprehensive dermatology practice that delivers the highest quality care through careful patient evaluation and personalized treatment.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 942-2922 to schedule.
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill
58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
may
2may9:00 am- 4:00 pmAAD's Free SpotMe® Skin Cancer Screenings: THE BIG SCREENDurham, NC
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Help us beat our record and saves lives as we attempt to screen 2020 patients across North Carolina in 2020!!
Appointments are being made in 15-minute intervals. While we cannot guarantee that you will be seen on time, we will do our best to keep the clinic flowing, thanks to our countless volunteers. Please be patient while our amazing team of dermatologists, nurses and community volunteers do their very best to provide you with the best skin screening experience. Allow some time to complete some necessary paperwork collecting helpful information for the dermatologist you will be seeing.
Want to volunteer, we’d love to have you!
Medical Volunteers
Non-Medical Volunteers
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Duke Health Center at Southpoint
6301 Herndon Road, Durham NC
16may9:00 am- 12:30 pmAAD's Free SpotMe® Skin Cancer Screenings: THE BIG SCREENRocky Mount, NC
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Help us beat our record and saves lives as we attempt to screen 2020 patients across North Carolina in 2020!!
Appointments are being made in 15-minute intervals. While we cannot guarantee that you will be seen on time, we will do our best to keep the clinic flowing, thanks to our countless volunteers. Please be patient while our amazing team of dermatologists, nurses and community volunteers do their very best to provide you with the best skin screening experience. Allow some time to complete some necessary paperwork collecting helpful information for the dermatologist you will be seeing.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC
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Join us in Chapel Hill,
Event Details
Join us in Chapel Hill, NC for free skin screenings by Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. This location is a comprehensive dermatology practice that delivers the highest quality care through careful patient evaluation and personalized treatment.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 942-2922 to schedule.
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill
58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
june
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Join us in Chapel Hill,
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Join us in Chapel Hill, NC for free skin screenings by Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. This location is a comprehensive dermatology practice that delivers the highest quality care through careful patient evaluation and personalized treatment.
Screenings are by appointment only at this location. Please call (919) 942-2922 to schedule.
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill
58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
september
12sep9:00 am- 4:00 pmAAD's Free SpotMe® Skin Cancer Screenings: THE BIG SCREENRaleigh, NC
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more
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Help us beat our record and saves lives as we attempt to screen 2020 patients across North Carolina in 2020!!
Please be patient while our amazing team of dermatologists, nurses and community volunteers do their very best to provide you with the best skin screening experience. Allow some time to complete some necessary paperwork collecting helpful information for the dermatologist you will be seeing.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Duke Women's Cancer Care Clinic
4101 Macon Pond Road, Raleigh NC
october
3oct9:00 am- 12:30 pmAAD's Free SpotMe® Skin Cancer Screenings: THE BIG SCREENGreenville, NC
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more
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Help us beat our record and saves lives as we attempt to screen 2020 patients across North Carolina in 2020!!
Please be patient while our amazing team of dermatologists, nurses and community volunteers do their very best to provide you with the best skin screening experience. Allow some time to complete some necessary paperwork collecting helpful information for the dermatologist you will be seeing.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
420 Spring Forest Rd, Greenville, NC