As skin cancer rates continue to rise, our physician members are working with us to address an alarming surge in misinformation online.
As skin cancer rates continue to rise, our physician members are working with us to address an alarming surge in misinformation online.
The goal of treating melanoma with Mohs surgery is the same as with nonmelanoma skin cancers: to examine 100 percent of the surgical margin and preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. With Mohs surgery, for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, the surgeon and patient can be confident that the skin cancer is fully removed on the same day, before the wound is repaired.
April is Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, and we want to remind you: Skin cancer is preventable, and when detected and treated early, highly curable. Prevention and early detection for better skin health is something we can all get behind!
If you’ve been treated for skin cancer, or know someone who has, you may already be familiar with Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and certain melanomas.
In 2025, The Skin Cancer Foundation expanded programs, updated standards and worked tirelessly to educate the public about skin cancer and the importance of sun protection and early detection.
While skin cancer rates steadily rise, skin cancer myths and misinformation are running rampant online, including unsafe tanning trends, untrue sunscreen claims and dangerous skin health misconceptions.
Jake Schweitzer wants people to know: Skin cancer is serious and can happen to anyone, even athletes. It happened to his grandfather, who lost a battle with melanoma before Jake ever had a chance to meet him. That deep and personal loss is one reason why Jake is working with The Skin Cancer Foundation to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention.
Got questions about storing and traveling with sunscreen? Elisabeth G. Richard, MD, a member of our Photobiology Committee, is here to provide you with evidence-based answers you can trust to help you protect your skin and prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer.
As daylight hours steadily increase, you have more time to get outside to walk, run, hike and participate in winter sports. We’re here to remind you to practice sun safety, even when it’s cold outside. No matter the season, UV radiation can be sneaky. It reaches you at home, in your car and outside, even when it’s snowing.
Have you decided on a New Year’s Resolution yet? It’s not too late! Resolving to take better care of your skin is a great place to start improving your health: after all, it is the body’s largest organ.
