Skin Cancer Information

How Dangerous is Melanoma? It’s All a Matter of Timing

You might already know that catching a cancer early means a more favorable prognosis. But it can be difficult to comprehend just how big a difference early detection makes with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma should never be underestimated, but treating a tumor early rather than after it is allowed to progress could be lifesaving.

Skin Cancer Detection Through Touch, Technology and Teamwork

If you’re visually impaired, it may be difficult to distinguish most skin cancer warning signs. But there are ways to make sure you’re staying on top of your skin health and detecting potential skin cancers early.

male patient getting advised on treatment

Mohs Surgery: 5 Things to Know Before You Go

If you are having Mohs surgery to treat your skin cancer, here are some things to keep in mind before your procedure.

When a Common Skin Cancer Advances

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) can become advanced and, in rare cases, even life-threatening, but today there are new treatment options for these patients.

3.6 million BCCs, 1.5 million SCCs in 2021

Our New Approach to a Challenging Skin Cancer Statistic

For decades, The Skin Cancer Foundation has been one of the most trusted sources for curated and medically reviewed U.S. […]

Amelanotic Melanoma: It Doesn’t Look Like Other Melanomas

Amelanotic melanomas can resemble other skin cancers like basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, or worse, may be mistaken for benign moles, scars or cysts. This can delay diagnosis, which may prove dangerous, since early detection of melanoma is critical; early melanomas are almost always curable, while those that advance beyond stage I become more difficult to treat.