Pediatric melanomas are rare and different from adult cases, but they can happen. One young girl’s story, how St. Jude helped and what parents need to know.
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.
Pediatric melanomas are rare and different from adult cases, but they can happen. One young girl’s story, how St. Jude helped and what parents need to know.
A renowned physician tells of his lifetime love of the great outdoors. The drawback? His sun exposure led to serious skin cancers.
Though it may be tempting to delay, the best course of action is to get any potential skin cancer seen by a doctor as soon as possible.
In the ABCDEs of melanoma, “dark” may be an even more important warning sign than “diameter” and deserves more awareness.
We all know that nature nurtures us. Scientific studies confirm there are benefits when you step onto a forest trail, hear a breeze rustle the leaves, touch the roughness of bark and smell the scent of pine needles and wildflowers. So what’s stopping you? Just don’t forget the sun protection!
If you are having Mohs surgery to treat your skin cancer, here are some things to keep in mind before your procedure.
How is checkpoint blockade therapy, a medicine to fight advanced cancer, like an old western movie? Let our illustrated sheriff show you how he stops the bad guys!
If you work with clients and notice a spot on their skin that is new, changing or unusual, should you say something? Read our expert’s advice.
Why are there more stories about sun protection in the summer? Is there really a “sun season”? Protect your skin all year long!
Participating in a clinical trial can lead to lifesaving medical breakthroughs for you and others. Here’s what you need to know.
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