New Year’s Resolution from The Skin Cancer Foundation: Remember S.K.I.N. - (December 13, 2012) - Four tips for preventing skin cancer and keeping skin healthy.

Road to Healthy Skin Tour Breaks Record in Fifth Year of Free Skin Cancer Screenings - (November 5, 2012) - More than half of screenings in 2012 yield suspicious findings, prompting early skin cancer treatment.

The Skin Cancer Foundation Helps Children Stay Sun-Safe at School with New Doctor’s Note  - (September 4, 2012) - Parents encouraged to access sun protection form, available on SkinCancer.Org.

Sun Protection for Your Health and Home: The Skin Cancer Foundation Recommends Blocking Harmful UV Rays with Window Film  - (August 20, 2012) - While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realize they can sustain sun damage indoors, too.

Go for the Gold without Turning Red - (July 26, 2012) - U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Captain and two-time Olympic gold medalist Christie Rampone offers sun safety tips for athletes.

Keeping Children Sun-Safe This Summer and All Year Long - (July 3, 2012) - With summer under way, children will spend more time outdoors, in backyards and at parks, summer camps, beaches and other vacation destinations. So, it is important to remember that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is strongly linked to all forms of skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Position on Sun Protection in Schools - (June 25, 2012) - The Foundation believes that every child should have access to proper sun protection at school.

New Survey Reveals Gender Divide Surrounding Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention - Shelton, CT (June 20, 2012) - The Skin Cancer Foundation, in partnership with the makers of Banana Boat® and Hawaiian Tropic® brand sunscreens, has issued the results of a survey highlighting a dramatic gender divide in awareness about skin cancer preventative measures.

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Position on DHA - New York, NY (June 12, 2012)  - There is no clear evidence that DHA is harmful to humans if applied topically and used as directed.

The Truth About the “Base Tan” - New York, NY (May 23, 2012)  - Those tempted to kick off summer by getting a “base tan” should be aware that there is no such thing as a safe, healthy or protective tan. The misconception that a base tan will protect the skin is dangerous; even for those who never burn, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to skin aging (including wrinkles, lines and age spots) as well as skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation Responds to CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Sunburn and Sun Protection Behaviors, Indoor Tanning Bed Use - New York, NY (May 11, 2012)  - A fundamental part of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mission is to educate the public about skin cancer and its prevention by means of sun protection, and the CDC’s findings cement the importance of our mission.

Achieve Healthy, Beautiful Skin by Prom Night Without Tanning - New York, NY (May 3, 2012)  - As teens around the nation prep for their most glamorous night of high school, The Skin Cancer Foundation encourages young women who are prom planning to steer clear of tanning salons and embrace their natural skin tones, as ultraviolet (UV radiation) from tanning beds can lead to skin cancer. But for girls who can’t resist the tanned look, pampering skin with bronzers and sunless tanners is always an option. 

Skin Cancer Awareness Month Reminders from The Skin Cancer Foundation - New York, NY (May 1, 2012) – How to Prevent Skin Cancer and Why It's So Important – Skin cancer is a lifestyle disease, affecting young women, older men and everyone in between. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime; 13 million Americans are living with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, and nearly 800,000 Americans are living with a history of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches “Sun Smart U” To Raise Skin Cancer Awareness in Middle Schools - New York, NY (August 27, 2012*) – The Skin Cancer Foundation recently debuted Sun Smart U, an interactive education program geared toward middle school students in grades six through eight. The program, which includes a robust website for teachers and free downloadable lesson plan, gives educators the resources to teach youth how to make sun-safe choices that are vital in preventing skin cancer, the world’s most prevalent cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation Announces 2012 Research Grant Recipients - San Diego, Calif. (March 18, 2012) – The Skin Cancer Foundation will award $155,000 in research grants for 2012, the most money ever distributed by the Foundation in one year. Eight grants will be awarded to fund pilot research projects related to skin cancer. The awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual reception during the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology on March 18^th in San Diego, Calif.

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Free Screening Tour Returns to the Road - New York, NY  (March 5, 2012) – The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by AVEENO® and Rite Aid, returns to the road this March. The Tour, which started in 2008, travels across the country for six consecutive months utilizing local volunteer dermatologists who provide free full-body skin cancer screenings in the Tour’s 38-ft RV. 

Sun Exposure Especially Dangerous During Tropical Vacations - New York, NY  (February 17, 2012) – Planning an escape to sunny shores? Travelers should be advised that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer, and the concentrated sun exposure received during a tropical vacation is especially dangerous.