Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Jamie Slagel spoke about the dangers of skin cancer during the 27th annual Trigg County Relay Survivors Dinner Tuesday night.
Trigg County Relay for Life Chair Tammy Phillips thanked a record crowd of survivors and supporters for coming out for the annual event.
click to download audioJamie Slagle, who sees patients in the Trigg County Hospital dermatology clinic, says don’t overlook the danger of skin cancer.
click to download audioSlagle says the most common skin cancer is Basil Cell.
click to download audioShe says Squamous Cell Carcinoma is less common, but can be more dangerous.
click to download audioSlagle says the most dangerous cancer is Melanoma.
click to download audioPhillips reminded those on hand there is help available from the American Cancer Society.
click to download audioFor survivors who could not attend the dinner Tuesday night t-shirts can be picked up at the Trigg County Farm Bureau office in Cadiz. Survivor t-shirts will also be available during the Pinkout celebration Friday afternoon at the WKDZ-WHVO Edge Media Group headquarters in Cadiz.
