On the occasion of World Melanoma Day, which is traditionally celebrated in May, the Dobrobut medical chain will hold a series of free events to help prevent or detect melanoma and skin cancer.

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of malignant tumors. According to the WHO, in 2022, about 330 thousand new cases of this disease and almost 60 thousand deaths from it were registered worldwide. Over the past decade, these figures have increased by 27%. In Ukraine, according to the National Cancer Registry, about 3 thousand new cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually, a third of which are detected during mass screenings. That's why it's important to get regular checkups and take care of your health.

On May 2, the event “Say No to Melanoma - Check Your Moles” will be held in partnership with the Inspiration family Foundation for Support of Adult Cancer Patients, Peremoga business space, and DILA Medical Laboratory. From 9:00 to 17:00, Dobrobut dermatologists will conduct free medical consultations with dermatoscopy for everyone at Peremoga at 15 Yaroslaviv Val Street. The examinations will be held by prior registration. You can register for the event by filling out the form at https://bit.ly/49SaKaA.

From May 8 to 14, as part of the Melanoma Week at Dobrobut event, everyone will be able to receive similar services at any of the Dobrobut medical centers. To make an appointment for a consultation and examination, please call the contact center at (097) 495 2888, (050) 495 2888, (044) 495 2888.

On May 9 and 12, all Dobrobut employees will also have the opportunity to undergo dermatoscopy and consult a dermatologist.

“The tricky thing about melanoma is that it can develop from a small mole that is difficult to notice on the body on your own. That is why it is so important to undergo preventive examinations and detect the disease in time. In addition to passing checks, it is necessary to follow the rules of “sun safety” - especially for those at risk. It is believed that up to 90% of melanomas and other skin cancers can be prevented with sunscreen,” said Maria Kukushkina, head of the Dobrobut Oncodermatology Center.