Jake and Alexis Schweitzer are working to make sun protection a habit for their generation, and to honor their dad’s father, who died of melanoma when he was 43.
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.
Jake and Alexis Schweitzer are working to make sun protection a habit for their generation, and to honor their dad’s father, who died of melanoma when he was 43.
Sophia Xia, former Miss Illinois Teen USA, is a scholar, researcher, athlete, mentor and leader of a youth skin health advocacy movement.
When lightning-fast Minecraft player Anthony Salzarulo (aka Couriway) learned that his girlfriend was diagnosed with melanoma, he snapped into action to help.
Immunosuppressants are lifesaving for patients with solid organ transplants. However, these medications leave the body more vulnerable to infections and skin cancer.
Does your cat, dog or other pet love to lie in the sun? Yes, they can get skin cancer! Here, risk factors and warning signs to watch for.
Despite the many lifesaving breakthroughs in treatment for advanced skin cancer in the past 15 years, not every patient responds to them. That “f” word is often used as medical shorthand to describe an unsuccessful treatment. But is it time to retire it? Patients and doctors share their thoughts on staying hopeful and the value of contributing to clinical research.
Ilene Potter loved her active outdoor life. Decades later, she thought the worst consequence of all that sun exposure was the visible aging on her face. She was wrong. Trying to fix that problem uncovered a far more dangerous concern.
Obsession with using products to either lighten or darken the skin can be hazardous to your health.
You may think you’re doing the right thing when it comes to sunscreen. But you’re probably not using nearly enough. Check out our new approach on how to apply!
Fans of Sean McDermott, former coach of the Buffalo Bills, wouldn’t let him stay sidelined for long. They showed their support with a fundraising drive for The Skin Cancer Foundation in his honor. A big win in the fight against skin cancer.
