David Martin, Mayor of Stamford, CT, has announced he's been diagnosed with skin cancer and will be undergoing surgery. During the press conference, Martin informed the media that he would be having a procedure to remove Melanoma. Martin assures the "diagnosis and surgery will not affect my work as mayor."

Martin has been promoting the message for everyone to get themselves checked out and to focus on the prevention of skin cancer. Director of Public Safety, Health, and Welfare stated "this is an opportune time to bring attention to Stamford's Cancer Awareness Campaign. 

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