Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world. But it affects each individual in unique and personal ways. Survivors share their stories.

Summertime is the best time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Be sure to bring your sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage that causes skin aging and can lead to skin cancers.

Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provide...

The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee provides evidence-based answers to five commonly asked questions about sunscreen.

Get explanations of key terms appearing on sunscreen labels that you should understand when selecting a sunscreen product.

Years of indoor tanning led to more than 30 basal cell carcinomas for Cassidy, who learned a hard lesson about the dangers of tanning.

Get the facts about basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer, along with answers to your questions and images.

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Stay informed with our Newsletter. May marks the Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a time when skin cancer awareness is at its peak.

Since she had a melanoma removed, Michelle Monaghan has been an advocate for skin cancer education and sun protection.

Learn melanoma warning signs, symptoms and signs of skin cancer. See images of moles to help find melanoma early when it is easier to cure.

Discover what causes cancers of the skin; learn the signs & symptoms that you should never ignore. Skin cancer information you can trust.

The Photobiology Committee also issues a public safety warning regarding sun protection misinformation amid growing rates of skin cancer in the U.S.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts and help save lives.

Test your knowledge about skin cancer by taking our interactive quiz.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts and help save lives.

Our expert oncologist shares her top insights from 25 years of experience treating patients with advanced skin cancers.

Get an overview about Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare, aggressive skin cancer, along with answers to your questions about diagnosis, treatment and risks.

Get the latest skin cancer facts and skin cancer statistics. Learn more about the most common cancer in the U.S. and worldwide. Cancer facts.

Sunscreen should always be an important part of your sun strategy, but wearing the right clothing and accessories can give you full coverage while keeping you cool, too.

Bob Marley died in 1981 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). While rare, ALM is the most common melanoma found in people of color.

Happy New Year! We hope that keeping your skin safe and healthy is one of your goals for 2025. Here are three easy ways to get started:

President Jimmy Carter passed away in December 2024 at the age of 100. During the final decade of his life, Carter faced numerous health issues, including a battle with stage IV melanoma.

What to know about protecting your skin during colder months

In 2024, The Skin Cancer Foundation launched fresh campaigns, reinvented educational materials and worked to improve health equity so that lifesaving information is made available to more people.

Katie was diagnosed with melanoma at age 26 and fought a grueling 8-year battle with the disease. This is her story.

Steven Q. Wang, MD, a renowned skin cancer expert, walks patients through every phase of a melanoma diagnosis in his latest book, Beating Melanoma.

The Skin Cancer Foundation provided a record 2,439 free skin cancer screenings in 2024. Physician volunteers identified 1,009 potential skin cancers and precancers, including 86 melanomas.

Join the #GivingTuesday movement and give – whether it’s a donation or the power of your voice – to support the fight against skin cancer.

Learn the risk factors that can contribute to the development of skin cancer. Many of these risks can be addressed by you.

Discover what causes cancers of the skin; learn the signs & symptoms that you should never ignore. Skin cancer information you can trust.

Accurate, up-to-date information, answers, advice and support resources to help people who are newly diagnosed with skin cancer.