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 Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer through a combination of research, public education and awareness. As an organization we strive to education the public and medical professionals about the dangers of skin cancer, prevention methods and sun protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation is comprised of distinguished physicians and laypeople dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer. Many people think skin cancer prevention is just about sun protection. But secondary prevention, also known as early detection, is also vital: the sooner a suspected skin cancer is identified and diagnosed, the more easily and successfully it can be treated. What’s more, by discovering a skin lesion while it is still precancerous, you can stop it from ever becoming a cancer.Read More
The History of the Foundation
Education Efforts
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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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