Kaili Arntson battled melanoma at the age of 15, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her journey, the teen overcame both physical and emotional challenges and emerged triumphant.
Kaili Arntson battled melanoma at the age of 15, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her journey, the teen overcame both physical and emotional challenges and emerged triumphant.
The legendary Bob Marley died in 1981 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). While rare, ALM is the most common melanoma found in people of color.
No matter where you are, The Skin Cancer Foundation is there for you with the skin cancer information, guidance and resources you need.
March is Women’s History Month, and The Skin Cancer Foundation’s female physician members are taking the opportunity to share their unique insights as women in dermatology, and the world of medicine as a whole.
Skin cancer survivors and caregivers share, in their own powerful words, what it’s like to live with and beyond skin cancer. Their goal is to educate about the dangers of the disease and give hope to the newly diagnosed.
While physicians commonly use Mohs surgery or excisional surgery to remove skin cancer, additional steps may be required to fully reconstruct the surgical site. One way physicians close a surgical area is by using surrounding tissue, also called flap surgery.
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Get the facts about Mohs surgery for treating skin cancer, and learn where to find medically-reviewed information about the procedure.
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.