Skin Cancer Foundation | Advocacy Groups

$125,000 Awarded to Three Researchers in Dermatology.

Annual New York City Gala Raises Funds to Support Skin Cancer Education

Tanning beds cause an increased risk of skin cancer among young people — especially those who have a family history of skin cancer.

From May to September 2023, the Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin RV will visit 30 communities around the U.S.

Skin cancer can also occur in the nail area and may be associated with HPV, it may not be as common for it to result from a cut experienced during a manicure, one expert explained.

157 dermatologists honored for volunteering with the Foundation’s free skin cancer screening program

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

While it may be tempting to slack off on sun protection when the rays aren’t beating down, it’s imperative to stay vigilant through the darker winter months.

40 volunteer dermatologists provided 920 free skin cancer screenings in 21 communities.

Exposure to certain high blood pressure drugs, specifically thiazide diuretics, may increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer.

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

Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. While a limited amount of the vitamin can be obtained from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the suggestion that the best way to obtain vitamin D is through sun exposure is both misleading and dangerous.

Sean McDermott is teaming up with The Skin Cancer Foundation to bring attention to the importance of prevention and early detection of skin cancer.

An expert from The Skin Cancer Foundation explained how to read sunscreen labels, sun safety practices, common misconceptions about skin cancer and what cancer survivors should know about their risk.

As we all head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, The Skin Cancer Foundation would like to remind everyone how to use sunscreen safely and effectively as part of a complete sun protection strategy.

When caught and treated early, skin cancer is highly curable. When allowed to progress, however, it can cause disfigurement and even death.

As the winter months stretch on, those looking to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may be tempted to use indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanning devices. Not only is indoor tanning a dangerous habit, it does not successfully treat SAD.

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Jeremy Brauer, on behalf of the Skin Cancer Foundation, about current treatment strategies and the future of the disease.

Patients can pick from a growing array of treatments, from same-day- results surgery to game-changing immunotherapy, to fight the most common type of cancer.