Safety and social distancing are on your mind when you’re outside these days, but don’t forget the sun protection, too!
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.
Safety and social distancing are on your mind when you’re outside these days, but don’t forget the sun protection, too!
A young woman who loved the sun listened to her instincts about some new dark moles on her abdomen. She decided to get her skin checked when she heard about The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin screening program.
Here’s why it’s never a good idea to postpone your skin exam with a dermatologist, even during a pandemic!
What happens when a dermatologist learns she has a rare and dangerous melanoma? Vivian Bucay, MD, fought back with strength, family and clinical trials.
No, we’re not talking about COVID-19 here. But emerging evidence shows a link between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin. Viruses may play a role in other skin cancers, too. Here’s what we know so far.
I’m having Mohs surgery to remove a BCC on my forehead soon. How can I prepare my young kids for any bandages, bruising, bleeding or swelling I may have — without scaring them?
Discover how the personal care and cosmetics industry is developing sunscreen products that shield your skin from damage while providing a multitude of benefits.
Sunscreen protection has mainly focused on dangers of ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn why researchers are working on protecting skin from a much broader spectrum!
One of the best sun protection strategies is to go where the sun is not. It’s free and easy if you keep it in mind, so put shade on your radar!
My dermatologist diagnosed a skin cancer on my lip, and I’m worried about the treatment. What’s going to happen to my face if I have surgery? And what about the things my lips do, like eating and kissing?
