About Us
Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for early detection, and prompt, effective treatment. It is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world’s most common cancer, now occurring at epidemic levels. Read Full Mission Statement.
The History of the Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer through a combination of research, public education and awareness.
Education Efforts
As an organization we strive to education the public and medical professionals about the dangers of skin cancer, prevention methods and sun protection.
Who We Are
The Skin Cancer Foundation is comprised of distinguished physicians and laypeople dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer.
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A Word from the President
2011 has been an extraordinary year for melanoma treatments, with the introduction of not one but two new life-extending melanoma drugs. In March, as reported in the Spring 2011 issue of Sun & Skin News, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved YervoyTM (ipilimumab), the first new melanoma drug in 13 years. The availability of any new treatment for melanoma, which will cause an estimated 8,790 deaths in the US this year alone, is exciting. But YervoyTM has garnered particular enthusiasm: it is the first therapy proven to extend overall survival for patients with advanced disease. Many patients treated with YervoyTM may have a two-year survival advantage, and a smaller percentage may be virtually cured.Read More
Corporate Supporters
Seal of Recommendation
Our Seal is a symbol of safe and effective sun protection that is recognized by consumers worldwide.
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Research Grants
Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded over one million dollars to fund more than 100 projects.
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