Participants must schedule their free screenings. Scheduling for the free appointments opens Tuesday, April 16 at 8:00 a.m. Appointments are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in appointments are not available.
To schedule, call 612-262-6800, mention ‘MELANOMA MONDAY’ and indicate the preferred Allina Health location for the screening. If the participant hasn’t been seen at an Allina Health location before, they may be asked to provide basic information to get scheduled.
Allina Health Cancer Institute and Allina Health dermatology will offer the skin cancer screenings at the six Allina Health clinics below.
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Allina Health Bandana Square 1021 Bandana Blvd E Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55108
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Allina Health Bloomington 7920 Old Cedar Ave S Bloomington, MN 55425-1207
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Allina Health Cambridge 701 S. Dellwood Street Cambridge, MN 55008
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Allina Health Maple Grove 7840 Vinewood Ln N Maple Grove, MN 55369 |
Allina Health Savage 6350 W 143rd St Savage Medical Building, Suite 102 Savage, MN 55378 |
Allina Health Woodbury 8675 Valley Creek Rd Woodbury, MN 55125
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Most skin cancer can be prevented by practicing sun-safe techniques, such as avoiding tanning beds, using sunscreen and wearing sun protective clothing. The ABCDE warning signs can help you find melanoma early:
A – Asymmetry. The mole or lesion is not symmetrical; part of it doesn’t look like the rest.
B – Border. The border of the mole of the lesion is irregular or jagged.
C – Color. The mole has variations in color (black, brown, gray or red) or the color has changed.
D – Diameter. The mole size is greater than 6 mm or the size of a pencil eraser.
E – Evolution. Any change in the mole, such as bleeding, growing, or tenderness.
Not all skin cancers look alike. The signs above are classic symptoms, and some skin cancers may appear different. If you notice any skin changes, particularly a growing, changing or bleeding spot, contact your provider.