UNC Leads Southeast Melanoma Symposium:
Science to Survivorship

Informative, educational sessions offered for patients, survivors and caregivers

Did you know that melanoma affects almost 69,000 Americans each year, resulting in 8,650 deaths?

Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25- to 29-years-old and the second most common cancer in adolescents and young adults 15- to 29-years-old.  Although melanoma is most common in Caucasians, melanoma can strike men and women of all ages, all races and all skin types.

UNC Lineberger will offer a FREE symposium for patients, survivors and caregivers on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Friday Center. View flier.

Experts will focus on the latest prevention, diagnosis and treatment techniques.

For a full agenda, and to register: click here.

A seminar for health care professionals will be held on Thursday, February 25th.  For more information, see:  http://www.med.unc.edu/cme/events/melanoma-update.