The Sun & Your Skin: What You Need to Know
Since 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical community about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment. More about us.
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Skin Cancer Stats & Facts
Straight talk about the world’s most common cancer.
20%
Of Americans will develop skin cancer
More than 2 people die of skin cancer every hour
5+
sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma
melanoma early detection five-year survival rate (U.S.)
99%