The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
In 2013, at just 19 years of age, Amy Callaghan, Scottish National Party candidate for Mid Dunbartonshire, was diagnosed with melanoma. Here is her story.
A retired NYPD detective, who spent his career looking for clues, learned a tough lesson about how to identify skin cancer warning signs that were hiding in plain sight.
For more than 40 years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has given grants to early career investigators whose work shows promise in the prevention, detection or treatment of skin cancer. Previous recipients have become trailblazers in their fields and continue to support our mission. Allow us to introduce you to our donors and our three most recent awardees, who share how they balance patient care, research and family life.
AI is making headlines in all fields, including skin cancer. One expert tells us how dermatologists can work with the technology to improve the detection and treatment of skin cancer.
The truth is that many people don’t realize that skin cancer is serious until it happens to them. That’s why we’re working to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer and the importance of sun protection and early detection. You can help!
What is it that makes my skin develop multiple skin cancers, while someone else never gets one?
… because too many people still think skin cancer is “no big deal,” maybe we want to scare you a bit. Despite recent advances in detection and treatment, skin cancer is a serious disease that can have devastating consequences. Read our six important lessons and, yes, be a little afraid. It might make all the difference.
A review confirmed that indoor tanning is associated with increased risk of early onset skin cancers, especially if you’ve used tanning devices at a young age.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Starting today and throughout the spring, we’re speaking up about the world’s most common cancer. Visit our website for everything you need to know, including accurate, medically reviewed skin cancer information, images and videos.
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