Press Room
Welcome to The Skin Cancer Foundation’s online Press Room. Here you will find skin cancer news, background information and story leads. Additionally, the Foundation’s PR team can provide expert sources to comment on skin cancer-related issues, individuals willing to share their skin cancer experiences and support with fact-checking and image requests.
Recent Press Releases
October 25, 2024
The Skin Cancer Foundation Research Grants program is designed to help early career investigators find new approaches related to the prevention, detection and treatment of all types of skin cancer. This year, our committee has chosen three awardees to receive grants totaling $125,000. Since 1983, when the program began, it has funded more than $2 million in research grants, many for ideas that led to lifesaving breakthroughs.
August 23, 2024
How to Keep Students Sun-Safe at School.
June 13, 2024
“Save Destination Healthy Skin” campaign kicks off with a lead sponsor gift from Massage Envy
May 21, 2024
Hundreds of guests gathered to raise funds and celebrate the Foundation’s programs
May 1, 2024
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips From The Skin Cancer Foundation
April 12, 2024
The long-running mobile education program educates Americans about the world’s most common cancer and provides skin cancer screenings in communities around the country
March 18, 2024
Just one indoor tanning session can increase your melanoma risk
December 14, 2023
$125,000 Awarded to Three Researchers in Dermatology
December 5, 2023
Annual New York City Gala Raises Funds to Support Skin Cancer Education
July 28, 2023
A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased through a special offer will be donated to the Foundation
June 6, 2023
How to get the most out of this essential sun protection measure
May 11, 2023
More than 400 guests gathered to support the Foundation’s lifesaving programs
May 2, 2023
This May, The Skin Cancer Foundation advises you to look for
anything new, changing or unusual on your skin.
April 7, 2023
From May to September 2023, the Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin RV will visit 30 communities around the U.S.
December 30, 2022
Three Tips to Help You Detect Skin Cancer Early
October 7, 2022
Annual Funding Awarded to Three Early Career Investigators in Dermatology
August 11, 2022
The Skin Cancer Foundation utilizes connections to the NFL to help save lives
June 1, 2022
How to get the most out of this essential sun protection measure
May 13, 2022
157 dermatologists honored for volunteering with the Foundation’s free skin cancer screening program
April 29, 2022
The Skin Cancer Foundation Cautions Against Unprotected Sun Exposure
April 28, 2022
The Skin Cancer Foundation pushes for tanning bed restrictions
April 25, 2022
Understand your likelihood of developing the world’s most common cancer
April 22, 2022
Mobile Education Program Visits Communities Around the U.S. to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness and Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings
January 13, 2022
Healthy Skin Tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation
December 7, 2021
40 volunteer dermatologists provided 920 free skin cancer screenings in 21 communities
November 23, 2021
What to know about protecting your skin during colder months
July 26, 2021
The Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin RV visits communities around the U.S. to raise skin cancer awareness
July 26, 2021
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70
May 11, 2021
$125,000 in Funding Distributed to Early Career Investigators in Dermatology
September 22, 2020
Back-to-School Reminders from The Skin Cancer Foundation
June 11, 2020
The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Its Top Tips for Choosing and Applying Sunscreens
May 6, 2020
Annual Funding Distributed to Young Investigators in Dermatology
April 7, 2020
What The Skin Cancer Foundation Wants You to Know
March 4, 2020
The Skin Cancer Foundation Encourages Choosing Sunless Tanning Alternatives Over Tanning Beds
December 4, 2019
Concentrated sun exposure on a beach getaway can be especially harmful to the skin
October 21, 2019
More than 400 guests gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s 40th Birthday
September 19, 2019
Covering up with clothing is the number one way to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays
September 9, 2019
59 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,827 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities
September 9, 2019
SkinCancer.org, the leading online resource for skin cancer education, now offers visitors an enhanced user experience
July 26, 2019
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common cancer in the U.S., but three out of four Americans don’t know what it is1,2
CSCC causes more deaths than melanoma, but only 28 percent of Americans know it can be life-threatening in its advanced stages2,3
June 25, 2019
New Public Health Campaign Urges Americans to Be on the Lookout for Anything New, Changing or Unusual.
May 7, 2019
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice daily sun protection.
May 1, 2019
Schedule an Annual Skin Exam With Your Dermatologist.
May 1, 2019
Mobile Education Program Will Visit Communities Around the U.S. to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness and Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings.
March 27, 2019
New digital publication offers clinical insights into the world’s most common cancers.
March 18, 2019
$125,000 Awarded in Grants for Skin Cancer Research.
March 14, 2019
Intense, intermittent sun exposure can increase melanoma risk.
February 25, 2019
The Skin Cancer Foundation applauds the FDA for working to elevate standards for effective sun protection.
November 13, 2018
The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Tips on Staying Sun Safe Year-Round.
October 26, 2018
More than 400 guests gathered to raise funds for skin cancer education initiatives and celebrate the Foundation’s efforts to change behaviors and save lives.
October 1, 2018
Cemiplimab is the first and only treatment specifically approved and available for advanced CSCC in the U.S.
September 6, 2018
53 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,243 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities.
May 9, 2018
Mobile Education Program Will Visit Communities Around the U.S. to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness and Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings.
May 3, 2018
At a time when skin cancer is widely considered to be a public health epidemic, any legislation that limits options for effective sun protection is cause for concern.
May 1, 2018
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips From The Skin Cancer Foundation.
March 20, 2018
The Skin Cancer Foundation Cautions Against Using Tanning Beds.
February 22, 2018
$125,000 Awarded in Grants for Skin Cancer Research.
January 29, 2018
International nonprofit organization expands office space and staff.
If you are a reporter on assignment, please contact:
Email: press@www2.skincancer.org
Phone:
212.725.5176, ext. 6
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Skin Cancer Foundation Editorial and Corrections Policy
The Skin Cancer Foundation is committed to remaining a leader in the skin cancer education space by publishing accurate, timely and relevant information across all its platforms. The Foundation makes its recommendations based on independent review of available research, careful consideration of the latest data and verification with skin cancer experts. The Foundation accepts grants and funding for general and administrative support and to sustain specific education programs. However, the Foundation does not cede editorial influence to any outside organization or individual, regardless of donor support.
We expect to update and polish online content after its initial publication to reflect the latest statistics available and correct any stylistic errors. We do not edit social media posts outside of a reasonable timeframe and will not flag every change for followers; however, we will add an appropriate acknowledgment of correction if new information has revealed a significant error in an earlier version of our content. The Foundation strives to correct any errors as quickly as possible and will take appropriate steps to rectify the situation on our website and on any social media channels where we reference the materials.