This Skin Cancer Foundation program was created in 2020 to help connect skin cancer patients with the many resources available.
This Skin Cancer Foundation program was created in 2020 to help connect skin cancer patients with the many resources available.
With your help, we’ve kept busy during this tumultuous year. We launched new initiatives, expanded our resources for skin cancer patients, improved accessibility on our website and published more content than ever before.
Here at The Skin Cancer Foundation, we spend a lot of time talking about skin cancer, but we’re also concerned with overall skin health. That means not only protecting your skin from sun damage, but also giving the largest organ in your body some TLC throughout the year.
With a chill in the air and snow on the ground, it may seem that the risk of sun damage is rather low. That simply isn’t the case. In fact, snow can multiply your UV exposure because it reflects the sun’s rays.
As the weather gets cooler and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to think that you don’t need sunscreen anymore. After all, you’re just taking the dog for a walk, running a few errands or going to work. You’re just outside for a few minutes. And you’re wearing a jacket. That should have you covered, right? Nope!
Lamps that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation have become a standard at nail salons, causing patrons to wonder about skin cancer risks while getting a manicure. Our expert provides the answers.
There are many laser treatments that help reverse sun damage and improve the appearance of skin. Our expert describes how they work and how they don’t increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
So you’re sitting in the dermatologist’s waiting room, filling out the usual forms required for a doctor visit. After filling in the basics, you spot the next question and realize you’re stumped: it’s asking about your family’s medical history. Has anyone in your family had melanoma or any other form of skin cancer? Here’s why the doctor asks, and what you need to know.
Wearing a face mask may offer you some additional protection, but it doesn’t replace the need for daily sunscreen use.
After three surgeries and immunotherapy to treat stage III melanoma, Adam Degi has a newfound determination to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam and his wife created a virtual 5K socially distant fundraiser supporting The Skin Cancer Foundation.
