Dr. Sally A. Booth has owned her Indianapolis, Indiana-based practice, Booth Dermatology Group, PC, since 1994. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Sally Booth provides community services in the form of free American Academy of Dermatology skin cancer screenings at the Gennesaret Free Clinic.

1. By Sally Booth

2. Introduction
 Dr. Sally A. Booth has owned her Indianapolis, Indiana-
based practice, Booth Dermatology Group, PC, since 1994.
In addition to treating patients, Dr. Sally Booth provides
community services in the form of free American Academy
of Dermatology skin cancer screenings at the Gennesaret
Free Clinic.
Like many forms of cancer, skin cancer is most treatable
when detected in its earliest stages. Basal cell carcinoma
(BCC) is found in 2 million men and women every year in
the United States and ranks as the most commonly
diagnosed cancer in the nation. Early warning signs of BCC
include the appearance of a shiny, waxy bump or a pink or
brown mark resembling a scar.

3. Early Symptoms of Skin Cancer
 Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is another common skin cancer
in the United States. Symptoms of SCC are usually found
throughout areas of the body most frequently exposed to
sunlight, such as the face, hands, and arms. Physical signs of SCC
include hard, red growths or dry lesions.
Finally, individuals must remain vigilant for symptoms of
melanoma. Early signs of melanoma range from large skin tags
marked with darker colorations to the presence of a mole that
changes in appearance and size. A mole that bleeds may also
signal melanoma. Individuals should contact a medical
professional regarding concerns over melanoma if they notice
blue or black lesions, particularly around the fingers and hands.