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Richmond Medical Practice Offers First Full Body Scan Digital Mapping System for Moles in Time for Peak Sun Exposure Season

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n1 Executive Health Group Uses Latest Technology to Detect, Protect Against Skin Cancer Memorial Day marks the official start of summer travel and a time when most people head outdoors. It’s important for people to remember to protect their families against one of the most common forms of cancer today: skin cancer. Current statistics show that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime[i], and melanoma rates have been rising for the past 30 years[ii]. In addition, melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25–29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for adolescents and young adults 15–29 years old[iii]. Melanoma is one of the most dangerous cancer types but also one of the most curable if caught early. A melanoma starts as a small spot on your skin, grows over the course of time and finally spreads the cancer cells to other organs in your body. If it is detected early by your physician, it can be excised before it starts spreading a