Press Room

Welcome to The Skin Cancer Foundation’s online Press Room. Here you will find skin cancer news, background information and story leads. Additionally, the Foundation’s PR team can provide expert sources to comment on skin cancer-related issues, individuals willing to share their skin cancer experiences and support with fact-checking and image requests.

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Recent Press Releases

December 4, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Sun Protection Tips for Tropical Holiday Vacations

Concentrated sun exposure on a beach getaway can be especially harmful to the skin

October 21, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Raises More Than $700,000 at Annual Champions for Change Gala

More than 400 guests gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s 40th Birthday

September 19, 2019

Beyond Sunscreen: UPF Clothing Provides Excellent Fall Sun Protection

Covering up with clothing is the number one way to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays

September 9, 2019

Destination: Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Education and Screening Program, Concludes Another Trip Around the Country

59 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,827 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities

September 9, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Redesigned Website

SkinCancer.org, the leading online resource for skin cancer education, now offers visitors an enhanced user experience

July 26, 2019

Most Americans Unaware of a Widespread and Potentially Life-Threatening Skin Cancer, According to Skin Cancer Foundation Survey

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common cancer in the U.S., but three out of four Americans don’t know what it is^1,2
CSCC causes more deaths than melanoma, but only 28 percent of Americans know it can be life-threatening in its advanced stages^2,3

June 25, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Announces a New Approach to Early Detection with “The Big See”

New Public Health Campaign Urges Americans to Be on the Lookout for Anything New, Changing or Unusual.

May 14, 2019

Spring Break Trips to Tropical Destinations Require Vigilant Sun Protection

Intense, intermittent sun exposure can increase melanoma risk.

May 7, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Comments on Sunscreen Ingredient Absorption Study

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice daily sun protection.

May 1, 2019

A Skin Cancer Awareness Month Reminder from The Skin Cancer Foundation: If You Can Spot It, You Can Stop It

Schedule an Annual Skin Exam With Your Dermatologist.

May 1, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation is on the Road Again With Destination: Healthy Skin

Mobile Education Program Will Visit Communities Around the U.S. to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness and Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings.

March 27, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Carcinomas & Keratoses

New digital publication offers clinical insights into the world’s most common cancers.

March 18, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Hosts Annual Member Reception in Washington, D.C.

$125,000 Awarded in Grants for Skin Cancer Research.

February 25, 2019

The Skin Cancer Foundation Comments on the FDA’s New Proposed Sunscreen Regulations

The Skin Cancer Foundation applauds the FDA for working to elevate standards for effective sun protection.

November 13, 2018

Winter Sun Safety: What to Know About Protecting Yourself During Colder Months

The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Tips on Staying Sun Safe Year-Round.

October 26, 2018

The Skin Cancer Foundation Raises $600,000 at Champions for Change Gala

More than 400 guests gathered to raise funds for skin cancer education initiatives and celebrate the Foundation’s efforts to change behaviors and save lives.

October 1, 2018

The Skin Cancer Foundation Comments on FDA Approval of Libtayo (Cemiplimab- RWLC), for the Treatment of Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Cemiplimab is the first and only treatment specifically approved and available for advanced CSCC in the U.S.

September 6, 2018

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Education and Screening Program, Destination: Healthy Skin, Ends a Successful Season on the Road

53 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,243 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities.

August 17, 2018

Back-to-School Sun Protection Tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation

How to Keep Students Sun-Safe at School.

May 9, 2018

The Skin Cancer Foundation Hits the Road With Destination: Healthy Skin Program

Mobile Education Program Will Visit Communities Around the U.S. to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness and Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings.

May 3, 2018

What The Skin Cancer Foundation Wants People to Know about Hawaii’s Proposed Ban on the Sale and Distribution of Sunscreens Containing Oxybenzone and Octinoxate

At a time when skin cancer is widely considered to be a public health epidemic, any legislation that limits options for effective sun protection is cause for concern.