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Melanoma Monday

The summer sun will be here before you know it! Melanoma Monday, May 7th, is a great way to remind viewers of the simple ways to protect their skin from the most common form of cancer. More than 3.5 MILLION skin cancers are diagnosed annually! It's so important to share that just ONE blistering sunburn in your lifetime can double your risk of melanoma.

WellSpring Oncology will be handing out free sunscreen at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Melanoma Monday. Stop by to learn more about not only how to prevent skin cancer, but the new effective ways to treat it.

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