Skin cancer survivors and caregivers share, in their own powerful words, what it’s like to live with and beyond skin cancer. Their goal is to educate about the dangers of the disease and give hope to the newly diagnosed.
Skin cancer survivors and caregivers share, in their own powerful words, what it’s like to live with and beyond skin cancer. Their goal is to educate about the dangers of the disease and give hope to the newly diagnosed.
In May 2022, our volunteer dermatologists screened 263 participants across four states and Washington, DC, putting in over 39 hours of screening time. And we’re just getting started!
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, yet extremely rare in children and teens. But it can happen, as Laura Anne Page discovered when she was just 16 years old.
In the ABCDEs of melanoma, “dark” may be an even more important warning sign than “diameter” and deserves more awareness.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, when interest in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment is high. It’s also a good time to get back to basics. Here’s a quick refresher on the major types of skin cancer: how they form, what they look like and their prognoses.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than five million people each year. Take the quiz to test your skin cancer knowledge.
During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we join the medical community, the skincare industry and the media to educate people about the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type?
Every day at The Skin Cancer Foundation, we hear from individuals who want to get involved and support our mission.
