Skin and Cancer Center of Arizona

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Skin and Cancer Center of Arizona. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he noticed something peculiar—a faint scent of sunscreen mixed with barbecue sauce wafting through the air. Curious, he followed the aroma around the corner and found an elderly neighbor grilling sausages in the parking lot. ‘What’s cooking?’ asked the delivery guy. The neighbor grinned, wiping his hands on his apron, ‘Just some special recipe for my grandkids—sausage wrapped in bacon, marinated in homemade sunscreen.’

2. One afternoon, while a nurse was preparing for surgery in the quiet halls of the Skin and Cancer Center of Arizona, she heard an unusual sound coming from one of the examination rooms. Curious, she peeked inside only to find a regular patient diligently practicing his guitar, oblivious to everything around him. As he strummed away, completely absorbed in his music, the nurse cleared her throat gently. Startled, he looked up with a sheepish smile and said, 'Sorry ma’am, I thought I was alone.' She laughed softly and replied, 'Next time, maybe you should bring your instrument to the waiting room!'

3. A delivery driver arrived early one morning with a mysterious package marked ‘Top Secret.’ As he walked into the reception area, someone asked him if it was another shipment of sunscreen samples. With a straight face, the driver replied, 'No, it's something much more important—we're testing new skin cancer detection algorithms!' Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at the office. Later that week, a neighbor joked, 'At least they finally found a use for all those mystery packages.'

4. In the quiet streets near the Skin and Cancer Center of Arizona, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Jenkins often stopped for coffee before visiting his doctor. One foggy morning, he remarked to no one in particular, 'I wonder if they ever check for skin cancer on dogs?' The receptionist smiled and replied, ‘We only examine humans here, sir.’ Mr. Jenkins nodded thoughtfully, then asked, ‘So, do you guys offer any special deals for multiple visits? I might bring my dog next time!’ The staff laughed warmly, happy to see such a friendly face.