The bottom line: It costs us just $10 to screen one patient. How many lives can you afford to save?
A skin cancer screening is a visual inspection of your skin by a medical professional. It’s completely pain free! Our skin screenings are performed by a board-certified dermatologist that donates their time to this cause.
No blood work is conducted at a screening.
Yep! Dermatologists volunteer their time and expertise to provide SPOTme® skin cancer screenings as a free service through the American Academy of Dermatology. There is no need for insurance.
It’s not required, but your wait time will be much shorter. Check individual events for links to sign up for a time slot.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States; in fact, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. With early detection and proper treatment, the cure rate for most skin cancer is 95%.
The actual screening takes approximately 10 minutes, including completing the paperwork and getting your skin checked.
However, wait times to be seen may vary. 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.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends full-body examinations whenever possible, but it’s not a requirement. If you’re comfortable removing your clothes for the screening, a blanket and gown will be provided. The screening will also take place in private. If not, only exposed areas (face, neck, arms, hands, etc.) will be visually inspected for skin cancer.
Yep, but it’s short!
The Registration and Report Personal Health Information (PHI) form is used to record your screening with both the volunteer medical personnel and the American Academy of Dermatology. The document also gives you a record of the screening details and should be used for follow-up treatment with your dermatologist if a suspicious lesion is found. The information provided at the bottom of the form communicates your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your signature is required to demonstrate your acknowledgement of these rights.
You’ll be encouraged to seek a dermatologist for a follow-up treatment. But, remember, with early detection and proper treatment, the cure rate for for most skin cancers is about 95 percent!
Our screenings are completely free. No insurance is required to see a board-certified dermatologist.
In the event a suspicious spot is identified and you do not have health insurance, you can still get medical care. Check out this site for a few links to free and low-cost clinics near you.
Yes! There is no age limit on screenings.