Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday Across Bahia, With 400 Slots in Salvador

Overview

• In Salvador, the campaign runs Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hospital Aristides Maltez (Brotas), Hospital Santa Izabel (Nazaré) and Hospital Santo Antônio/OSID (Bonfim).
• A total of 400 free slots will be distributed by order of arrival in the capital, and Hospital Santo Antônio will receive participants at Gate 3.
• Attendance is aimed at people with suspected skin cancer lesions, with care provided by volunteer dermatologists; participants should bring an ID, SUS card and proof of residence.
• Six interior cities will host the action at local public facilities: Alagoinhas, Vitória da Conquista, Paulo Afonso, Guanambi, Ilhéus and Santo Antônio de Jesus.
• INCA reports skin cancer accounts for 33% of malignant tumors in Brazil, and the SBD initiative has delivered over 600,000 consultations since 1999, identifying more than 75,000 cases and documenting persistent unprotected sun exposure.