The Skin Cancer Foundation

When it comes to our Destination Healthy Skin initiative, our mission is clear: to save lives through early detection of skin cancer. With a 99% 5-year survival rate when caught early, we know that timely intervention makes all the difference. But we can't do it alone—your support is crucial. Help us secure a new RV so we can reach even more communities and offer life-saving screenings. Every dollar brings us closer to our goal and every contribution, no matter the size, is a powerful step towards saving lives. Join us in this vital mission. Donate now to ensure we can continue our journey on the road in 2025 and beyond. Your generosity today will help us keep moving forward. Visit SkinCancer.org/savedhs and be a part of our life-saving mission. Together, we can make a difference!

Happy National Dog Day! Today, let's celebrate our furry friends by keeping them safe in the sun. Did you know that dogs can get skin cancer too? Just like us, they need protection from harmful UV rays. Learn how to keep your pet's skin healthy and happy by checking out these tips. https://lnkd.in/dxbtrf66 #NationalDogDay #ProtectYourPets #SkinCancerAwareness #DogLovers #PetHealth

Our executive director provides an inside look at our Destination Healthy Skin (DHS) program and the urgent need for a new RV. Learn about the lifesaving impact of our mobile skin cancer screening and education program and how your support plays a critical role in keeping our RV on the road and saving lives around the country. Donate to Save Destination Healthy Skin today: https://lnkd.in/ewDay3_P https://lnkd.in/e3jzAwki

Our August newsletter is out! August is?Summer Sun Safety Month,?and we’re here to help you to be proactive about your skin health during summertime and all year long. Get the details here: https://lnkd.in/guSMrqU8

Save Destination Healthy Skin Digital Kickoff? ?Join the conversation as Becky Kamowitz, Executive Director of The Skin Cancer Foundation provides an inside look at our Destination Healthy Skin program and fundraising campaign. ? ? Learn about the history and tremendous impact of our lifesaving mobile skin cancer screening and education program and how your support plays a critical role in keeping our RV on the road. ? ? Special guest, skin cancer warrior, Katie Ostrovsky, shares her story.? View the replay: https://lnkd.in/dQGGbjxR

Protect Your Skin on the Go! Destination Healthy Skin, our mobile skin cancer screening and education program is hitting the road again, bringing free skin cancer screenings to communities. Early detection is key to beating skin cancer. Check our schedule for the fall route here: https://lnkd.in/eJJf67SJ. Learn more about how you can take control of your skin health. Thank you?HealthCentral Corporation for profiling our Destination Healthy Skin free screening and education program. https://lnkd.in/esEyewif Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D. #SkinCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #SunSafety #DestinationHealthySkin #ProtectYourSkin

Don't get burned this summer! Check out our July newsletter for essential sun safety tips, expert advice, and more. Stay informed and protect your skin all season long. https://lnkd.in/eyxQiJJm #SunSafety #SkinHealth #SkinCancerPrevention

Our 2024 Destination Healthy Skin (DHS) free screening and education program has reached its mid-season break. Our volunteer dermatologists have performed 1,264 free skin cancer screenings,?identifying 539 suspected skin cancers?and?precancers including 21 suspected melanomas. Each year, the program brings hope and progress in the fight against skin cancer, helping thousands of people along the way. Check the schedule for the fall, https://lnkd.in/d8sKvxm

?? July 17 is National Tattoo Day.? Curious if tattoos can increase your risk of skin cancer? Our experts, Ariel Ostad, MD and Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, reveal that while tattoos don’t inherently raise cancer risk, they can obscure important signs. Always place tattoos away from moles and keep an eye on any changes. Read our article on tattoos to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCYwgV9K #AtypicalMoles #TattooSafety #SkinCancerAwareness #HealthTips

Social media misinformation spreads quickly; and false claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer are especially concerning. Our president, Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, FAAD, FACP is here to set the record straight. Sunscreen does NOT cause skin cancer; sunscreen, as part of a complete sun protection strategy, helps to PREVENT skin cancer. Sunscreen is regulated by the FDA for the safety and efficacy of ingredients. ? Using sunscreen and reapplying every 2 hours, wearing wide-brimmed hats to cover your face, ears and neck, using sunglasses to protect your eyes, covering up with clothing and seeking shade are all easy ways to protect your skin from skin cancer.? ? Dr. Sarnoff is the Director of Dermatology at COSMETIQUE Dermatology, Laser & Plastic Surgery, LLP. She specializes in cosmetic dermatology, dermatologic and laser surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.