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Marcia Cross (Bree Hodge) has lent her support to the 2007 Skin 'Cancer Takes Friends' campaign, an initiative that offers free skin cancer screenings in the US as well as educating Americans about the importance of early detection and prevention in the fight against skin cancer.

"I’m proud to be part of a cause that is near and dear to my heart," said Cross. "Having had two family members suffer from melanoma, I’ve come to understand the importance of skin cancer detection and prevention. Knowing what I know about the dangers of sun exposure, I take extra care to protect myself with a large hat, sunglasses, daily UV protection, and of course, an annual screening."

The free screenings will take place from May to July 2007, and Alastair Carruthers, M.D, President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, spoke about the importance of screenings. "Many Americans don’t understand how deadly skin cancer can be. Whether or not you have a family history of skin cancer or any questionable markings on your body, it is vital to get screened annually. A dermasurgeon can recognize even the earliest stages of skin cancer, which will result in early treatment and potentially save a life."

A website with details on the free screenings will open on April 1 at skincancertakesfriends.org.

It is not the first cancer charity Cross has supported. A couple of years ago she supported Revlon's annual Run/Walk For Women's Breast Cancer (story) and revealed that a friend was suffering from the disease.

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