Residents of Castro Marim will once again have the opportunity to undergo free screening for cancer and other skin diseases between the 16th and 18th of October.
This initiative, which is being held for the second time this year, has the voluntary collaboration of dermatologist Manuela Aguiar «and has allowed the detection of tumor lesions at an early stage», according to the Castro Marim Council.
“The treatment of possible pre-cancerous lesions (actinic keratosis) is also carried out with liquid nitrogen, acquired for this purpose”, adds the local authority.
On October 16th, screening will take place between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm at the CIDAFO Citizen Space, in Odeleite, and from 14:00 pm to 17:00 pm at the Azinhal Continuing Care Unit.
The following day, screenings will be carried out in Altura, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 14:00 pm to 16:30 pm, at Lar Cegonha Branca.
On the last day, October 18th, they will take place at the Municipal Library of Castro Marim, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 14:00 pm to 16:30 pm.
Registration is limited and can be done by calling 281 510 778 and 281 510 754.
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