Texas Tech Physicians — Dermatology and UMC Southwest Cancer Center hosted a free skin cancer screening May 13th.

According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. About one million Americans develop skin cancer each year. When caught early, skin cancer, including melanoma, is highly treatable.

Texas Tech Physicians dermatologists discussed symptoms to look for like a new mole that looks different from other moles; new red or darker color flaky patch that may be a little raised; new flesh-colored firm bump; change in the size, shape, color or feel of a mole; or a sore that does not heal.