After the loss of her grandfather to melanoma, Alexis Schweitzer’s passion is to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and the dangers of indoor tanning.
After the loss of her grandfather to melanoma, Alexis Schweitzer’s passion is to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and the dangers of indoor tanning.
You do your best to protect your skin from the sun. But did you know Mother Nature ups the ante on windy days? Our experts share some breezy advice.
Skin cancer is the cancer you can SEE. Yet it often goes undetected until it’s difficult and disfiguring to treat — or even life-threatening. Know what to look for.
Did you know more people develop skin cancer because of indoor tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking? Dermatologist Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, shares five more good reasons to just say no to tanning beds.
The legendary Bob Marley died in 1981 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). While rare, ALM is the most common melanoma found in people of color.
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.
Our expert discusses the pain that may be associated with excisional surgery and Mohs Surgery, the most commonly recommended treatment options for early-stage skin cancers.
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.
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.
Our community of skin cancer warriors tell us what they’re grateful for while living with, and beyond skin cancer.
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