Skin Cancer Information Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/skin-cancer-information/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Thu, 01 May 2025 20:22:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png Skin Cancer Information Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/skin-cancer-information/ 32 32 Advanced Melanoma Progress Report https://www.skincancer.org/blog/advanced-melanoma-progress-report/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:26:23 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9000 If you’re looking for some good news, you can find it in the fight against advanced skin cancers — and melanoma has led the way. Over the past 15 years, metastatic melanoma has gone from a likely death sentence to an often-curable disease.

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]]> Advanced Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Progress Report https://www.skincancer.org/blog/advanced-nonmelanoma-skin-cancers-progress-report/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:09:07 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8983 If you’re looking for some good news, you can find it in the fight against advanced skin cancers. While melanoma research led the way, reducing a likely death sentence to an often-curable disease, options for patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) have expanded, too.

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]]> Remembering Jimmy Carter: Public Servant, Humanitarian, Stage IV Melanoma Warrior https://www.skincancer.org/blog/remembering-president-james-jimmy-carter-public-servant-humanitarian-stage-iv-melanoma-warrior/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:25:20 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8719 On December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at home, under hospice care, at the age of 100. Carter, well-known for his public service and humanitarian work, was the longest-lived president in U.S. history. During the final decade of his life, the former president faced numerous health issues, including a battle with stage IV melanoma.

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]]> 2024 in Review: New Initiatives, New Ideas https://www.skincancer.org/blog/2024-in-review-new-initiatives-new-ideas/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:16:31 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8710 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.

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]]> Sam Champion’s Skin Cancer Journey: A Wake-Up Call for Regular Skin Exams https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sam-champions-skin-cancer-journey-a-wake-up-call-for-regular-skin-exams/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:53:35 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8557 Good Morning America host and weather anchor Sam Champion is no stranger to skin cancer. After his first bout with the disease at age 26, Sam has had multiple skin cancers removed and is familiar with the warning signs of the disease. But even he was surprised by the appearance of his most recent basal cell carcinoma (BCC), so he’s speaking up about the importance of regular skin exams, getting to know your skin and trusting your instincts.

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]]> Ask the Expert: How Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help Skin Cancer? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-how-will-artificial-intelligence-ai-help-skin-cancer/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:06:35 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8210 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.

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]]> Play On, Jimmy Buffett https://www.skincancer.org/blog/play-on-jimmy-buffett/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:58:33 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8247 After a quiet battle with Merkel cell carcinoma, the late musician Jimmy Buffett gives fans a second act, raising awareness for this rare but aggressive disease.

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]]> 5 Secrets of Sunscreen Users in the U.S. https://www.skincancer.org/blog/5-secrets-of-sunscreen-users-in-the-u-s/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:09:17 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8283 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.

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]]> Skin Cancer Is Serious https://www.skincancer.org/blog/skin-cancer-is-serious/ Mon, 13 May 2024 10:28:40 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8172 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!

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]]> We Don’t Want to Scare You, But … https://www.skincancer.org/blog/we-dont-want-to-scare-you-but/ Mon, 06 May 2024 22:13:07 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8191 … 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.

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