November Newsletter
Vol. 11 | November 2025
November is National Healthy Skin Month, a time to pay attention to your skin and focus on skin health. Daily sun protection is an important part of a healthy skin routine, helping to prevent early signs of skin aging, sunburn and skin cancer.
“Even for those who’ve spent a lifetime outdoors, adopting sun-safe practices today can make a meaningful difference in your skin’s health,” explains Beth Goldstein, MD, a physician member of The Skin Cancer Foundation practicing in North Carolina, where Governor Josh Stein issued a proclamation recognizing November as Healthy Skin Month.
This month is also a time to extend heartfelt thanks to our amazing community of skin cancer warriors and healthy skin champions who share their stories to spread awareness. Here’s a recent share from a member of our Facebook community.
“As I have metastatic melanoma, I beg people to please be careful, wear sunscreen, no tanning beds, they are harmful, it may not get you now, but years down the line, yes, it will. I had a few bad sunburns in my teens. Since then, I haven’t been a sun worshipper. But in my 60s, it got me. It’s no joke. Please be responsible when in the sun.”
Every year, our programs, fueled by your support and involvement, reach more people and save more lives
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you for teaming up with the Skin Cancer Foundation in advocating for the passage of the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act, giving Americans access to new sunscreen ingredients to prevent skin cancer and save lives.
Great news: The legislation was signed into law on November 13, 2025 – a BIG win in the fight against skin cancer. More than 3,500 people in our community signed the letter of support and shared it far and wide. THANK YOU!!
Learn more at SkinCancer.org/safesunscreen
Dr. Sarnoff Says
As fall turns to winter, it can be tempting to slack off on sun protection. But protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round — especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in winter sports.
New on the Blog
Ask the Expert: Setting the Record Straight on Four Sun Protection Myths
You asked, we answered! A senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation provides evidence-based answers to common questions about UV protection.
It could be skin cancer, says our expert, Ali Hendi, MD. It’s the perfect time to talk about this, since the Movember movement encourages men to skip shaving in November to raise awareness about health issues that can affect them.
Smoking Associated with Lower Melanoma Survival
According to research, melanoma patients with a history of smoking are more likely to die from the disease than patients who do not smoke. The studies found that melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are less likely to survive the disease than those who have never smoked.
On GivingTuesday, Support Skin Cancer Screenings, Education and Research
All around the world, the GivingTuesday spirit of unity inspires hundreds of millions of people to do good. It’s a beautiful thing! Join the movement on December 2 and support the fight against skin cancer.
Destination Healthy Skin Fall Schedule
Our Destination Healthy Skin (DHS) RV is on the road, traveling to communities around the country where volunteer dermatologists will provide free skin cancer screenings and educational materials to the public. With the help of our amazing volunteer dermatologists, more than 2,000 people have received free screenings aboard our new RV in 2025. And we’re not done yet! We’ll be wrapping up the 2025 season later this month. See our schedule of November dates and places here.
Skin Health: It’s Personal!
Download Our 2025 Journal
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal is designed for people who care deeply about skin health. The goal is to empower you to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
Download a free copy of the 2025 edition.
Monthly Giving: Join Our Skin Protection Fund
Join our community of monthly donors and become a member of the Skin Protection Fund (SPF). Your recurring gift will steadily support the lifesaving programs of the Foundation and help us educate 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. Learn more and donate here.
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