While February is a short month, daylight hours are increasing, and many of us are getting outside to walk, run, hike or ski. We’re here to remind you that even snow days are sun days. And if you’re on the slopes, remember that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer. Practice sun safety, even when it’s cold outside.
Did you know more people develop skin cancer because of indoor tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking? Dermatologist Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, shares five more good reasons to just say no to tanning beds.
My journey with melanoma began at 28 when I faced my first diagnosis in 2016. Subsequently, I encountered three more melanomas, marking a turbulent and transformative passage through my 20s and 30s.
Tanning beds have no place in a healthy skin routine. Make sure you have the facts about this harmful habit.
Even after hearing that women who have ever been indoor tanning are six times more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma in their 20s than those who have never done so, it’s hard to believe skin cancer can happen at such a young age. Most young indoor tanners probably don’t believe it can happen to them.
In 2023, The Skin Cancer Foundation reached more people than ever before with fresh, creative approaches to our programs and materials.
The death of Jimmy Buffett sparked unprecedented interest in Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer.
Frightening stories about young people with skin cancer may go viral on TikTok or other social media, making it seem more common than it is at that age.
When skin cancer becomes advanced, you may need one or more of these medical professionals to support your treatment and recovery.
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.
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