Melanoma Cancer Screening in Dallas, TX

Wearing sunscreen and protective gear anytime you are exposed to the sun is important to preventing skin damage and skin cancer.

Though people with fair skin that burns easily are more at risk for developing skin cancer, everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Regardless of your skin tone, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to protect your skin from overexposure. Protecting your skin from extensive sun exposure can also help prevent wrinkles, sunspots, and uneven skin tone.

Since 2003, Southwest Diagnostic Center for Molecular Imaging has been the leading diagnostic imaging center in Dallas, TX. By offering the latest in diagnostic imaging technology, we are able to provide patients with fast & accurate results. Our highly-trained radiologists specialize in state-of-the-art testing procedures to test patients for skin cancer. Our goal is to provide every patient with the best degree of possible care. For more information, contact our diagnostic imaging center in Dallas, TX, at (214) 345-8300 and schedule an appointment today!

What is Skin Screening?

Screening aims to detect cancer in individuals before any symptoms emerge. Early detection of abnormal tissue or cancer makes treatment more manageable. If left undetected until symptoms manifest, cancer could have already started spreading.

To Protect Your Skin

• Limit direct sunlight during the hours of 10 am and 4 pm when the UV rays are strongest.
• Monitor the UV index to prevent overexposure on days when the Index is moderate or higher.
• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF on any exposed skin, and don’t forget to re-apply at least every 2 hours. The effectiveness of sunscreen depends on the SPF, which is the sun protection factor, and you primary care doctor recommends at least 30 SPF. Broad-spectrum sunscreen will protect your skins from both UVA and UVB rays.
• Wear clothing and other protective gear, like a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses, to increase sun protection and decrease potential damage.

Types of Skin Cancer We Screen For

• Melanoma. Melanoma often resembles moles and are usually black or brown. Asymmetry, an uneven border, and having a variety of colors are signs that a mole is malignant Melanoma. It is the most common form of cancer in people ages 25 – 29, but people of all ages should check their skin each month to detect abnormalities early on.

An odd looking mole might just seem like an abnormality to some people, but it can be a sign of something much more serious. Dermatologists are the only ones who can tell if a mole is cancerous.