Plastic Surgeon at Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery to Offer Complimentary Skin Cancer Screenings

Fort Myers, FL, February 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, accounting for nearly 50% of all cancers diagnosed. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 2-million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are found each year. In 2010, nearly 70,000 people were diagnosed with Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. As with all cancers, early detection is the key to successful treatment. Beginning on Thursday, February 3, Dr. Drew Kreegel will offer complimentary skin cancer screenings in his office, on the first and third Thursday of each month.

Living in Florida, the risks for skin cancer are higher than in many other parts of the country. The outdoor lifestyle that brings people to the Sunshine State also means greater exposure to the sun – and unprotected exposure to the sun is a primary cause of skin cancer.

“We know that all skin cancers are highly curable if detected early,” Dr. Kreegel said. “The five-year survival rate for a patient diagnosed with melanoma is 91%. If the cancer is detected while still in a localized stage, that rate jumps to 98%.” Dr. Kreegel added. “We want to ensure that we are catching the disease in its earliest stages.”

Dr. Kreegel will offer the screenings at the Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery Center, 16410 HealthPark Drive, Ste, 200, in Fort Myers. For more information or to schedule an appointment for a screening call (239) 343-9777.

About Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Under the direction of Medical Director, Drew A. Kreegel, MD, FACS, a plastic surgeon with over 20 years experience, Kreegel Aesthetics’ skin care team includes a licensed esthetician certified in microdermabrasion and advanced medical peels. Kreegel Aesthetics offers a wide array of non-surgical medical spa treatments in a comfortable environment as well as cosmetic surgical procedures performed in a state-of-the-art licensed and accredited surgical facility.

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