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The Skin Cancer Foundation 👒

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We save and improve lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.

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Mohs surgery is the gold standard for treating common skin cancers like BCC and SCC. But if you’re scheduled for the procedure, you might wonder what to expect. skincancer.org/treatment-reso… #MohsSurgery

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Early detection saves lives and that’s exactly what Destination Healthy Skin is all about—free skin cancer screenings that catch melanoma before it’s too late. We’re 92% of the way to our goal to fund a new RV to continue this lifesaving mission. SkinCancer.org/savedhs

Early detection saves lives and that’s exactly what Destination Healthy Skin is all about—free skin cancer screenings that catch melanoma before it’s too late.

We’re 92% of the way to our goal to fund a new RV to continue this lifesaving mission. SkinCancer.org/savedhs
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BIG news: The Skin Cancer Foundation's 2025 Champions for Change Gala takes place on May 14 in New York City. The event will hosted by the iconic Christie Brinkley and feature a special performance by two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash! Read more: skincancer.org/press/hosted-b…

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While skin of color may not show the visible redness of a burn, it does, in fact, burn in the sun. Your skin may darken, feel warm to the touch, crack or eventually blister. Learn more: SkinCancer.org/skinofcolor #LoveYourSkinProtectYourSkin

While skin of color may not show the visible redness of a burn, it does, in fact, burn in the sun. Your skin may darken, feel warm to the touch, crack or eventually blister. Learn more: SkinCancer.org/skinofcolor 
#LoveYourSkinProtectYourSkin
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1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70—but the good news? Skin cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early. Your skin is your body's largest organ—protect it! SkinCancer.org. #SkinCancerAwareness

1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70—but the good news? Skin cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early. Your skin is your body's largest organ—protect it! SkinCancer.org.

#SkinCancerAwareness
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You’re on your way home from work when your dermatologist calls with bad news. That’s where we come in. For more than 45 years, we’ve worked to empower you with the facts and resources you need. skincancer.org/blog/wherever-…

You’re on your way home from work when your dermatologist calls with bad news. That’s where we come in. For more than 45 years, we’ve worked to empower you with the facts and resources you need.

skincancer.org/blog/wherever-…
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Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer due to its ability to spread rapidly if not detected and treated early. The first five letters of the alphabet are a guide to help you recognize the warning signs of melanoma. SkinCancer.org/melanoma

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer due to its ability to spread rapidly if not detected and treated early. The first five letters of the alphabet are a guide to help you recognize the warning signs of melanoma. SkinCancer.org/melanoma
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Today is the last day to support our Save Destination Healthy Skin campaign. We have raised $445,795 of our $500,000 goal to fund a new RV and we need your help to cross the finish line. Please give what you can to support our lifesaving program. SkinCancer.org/savedhs

Today is the last day to support our Save Destination Healthy Skin campaign. We have raised $445,795 of our $500,000 goal to fund a new RV and we need your help to cross the finish line.

Please give what you can to support our lifesaving program. SkinCancer.org/savedhs
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April 1st is for jokes, but skin cancer is no laughing matter. The sun doesn’t care if it’s cloudy, cold, or even April Fools’ Day—it can still damage your skin. Learn more sun protection strategies: SkinCancer.org/prevention #AprilFools #WearYourSPF #SunProtection #HealthySkin

April 1st is for jokes, but skin cancer is no laughing matter. The sun doesn’t care if it’s cloudy, cold, or even April Fools’ Day—it can still damage your skin.

Learn more sun protection strategies: SkinCancer.org/prevention

 #AprilFools #WearYourSPF #SunProtection #HealthySkin
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It's a common misconception that wrinkles and other signs of aging are solely due to time. In reality, an estimated 80 to 90 percent of visible skin aging is caused by sun exposure. Protecting your skin from UV radiation has been shown to reduce skin aging by 24 percent.

It's a common misconception that wrinkles and other signs of aging are solely due to time. In reality, an estimated 80 to 90 percent of visible skin aging is caused by sun exposure. Protecting your skin from UV radiation  has been shown to reduce skin aging by 24 percent.
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Skin cancer is the cancer you can see. Yet skin cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late. ⁠The Big See is all about early detection: inspiring you to get to know your skin and check yourself from head-to-toe once a month. ⁠thebigsee.org

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Your skin is your body’s largest organ—protecting it is essential for your overall health. This #WorldHealthDay, commit to these simple habits to keep your skin healthy and lower your risk of skin cancer. To learn more visit, SkinCancer.org/prevention

Your skin is your body’s largest organ—protecting it is essential for your overall health. This #WorldHealthDay, commit to these simple habits to keep your skin healthy and lower your risk of skin cancer. To learn more visit, SkinCancer.org/prevention
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Our Robins Nest program provides you with a carefully curated list of organizations offering assistance with insurance, health care costs, transportation, coping support, and other issues with a skin cancer diagnosis. skincancer.org/treatment-reso…

Our Robins Nest program provides you with a carefully curated list of organizations offering assistance with insurance, health care costs, transportation, coping support, and other issues with a skin cancer diagnosis. skincancer.org/treatment-reso…
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There is nothing good that comes from indoor tanning. We promise, you do not need a base tan. Go with your natural glow! Your skin will thank you later! #AntiTanning #SkinCancer #BanIndoorTanning #ProtectYourSkin

There is nothing good that comes from indoor tanning.  We promise, you do not need a base tan. Go with your natural glow! Your skin will thank you later! 

#AntiTanning #SkinCancer #BanIndoorTanning #ProtectYourSkin
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Heading to a baseball game this spring or summer? ⚾️ It’s easy to forget sun protection while you’re caught up in the action—but those long innings under the sun can really take a toll on your skin. Check out our blog for tips to stay protected:skincancer.org/blog/at-the-ol…

Heading to a baseball game this spring or summer? ⚾️ It’s easy to forget sun protection while you’re caught up in the action—but those long innings under the sun can really take a toll on your skin. Check out our blog for tips to stay protected:skincancer.org/blog/at-the-ol…
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Ever wonder what that small device your dermatologist uses is? That device is a specialized handheld magnifier called a dermatoscope. This tool magnifies the skin 10 times larger than what you can see with the naked eye. skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-e…

Ever wonder what that small device your dermatologist uses is? 
That device is a specialized handheld magnifier called a dermatoscope. 
This tool magnifies the skin 10 times larger than what you can see with the naked eye. skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-e…
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Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer—and it can become dangerous if left untreated. skincancer.org/skin-cancer-in…

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer—and it can become dangerous if left untreated.
skincancer.org/skin-cancer-in…
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See something new, changing, or unusual on your skin? Don’t wait. Don’t guess. Don’t ignore it. It could be nothing—but it could be skin cancer. Early detection can save your life. #TheBigSee #SkinCancerAwareness #GetChecked #ProtectYourSkin #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

See something new, changing, or unusual on your skin?
Don’t wait. Don’t guess. Don’t ignore it.

It could be nothing—but it could be skin cancer. Early detection can save your life.

#TheBigSee #SkinCancerAwareness #GetChecked #ProtectYourSkin #EarlyDetectionSavesLives
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In February 2025, the reality star shared an Instagram post revealing that she would undergo emergency brain surgery to remove multiple tumors. After her surgery, her doctors told Mellencamp that she had stage IV melanoma that had metastasized to her brain and lungs.

In February 2025, the reality star shared an Instagram post revealing that she would undergo emergency brain surgery to remove multiple tumors. 
 
After her surgery, her doctors told Mellencamp that she had stage IV melanoma that had metastasized to her brain and lungs.
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During #NationalVolunteerMonth and every month of the year, we are grateful to our volunteer dermatologists who make Destination Healthy Skin, and all of our education programs, possible. Every good thing we do, is all because of you!

During #NationalVolunteerMonth and every month of the year, we are grateful to our volunteer dermatologists who make Destination Healthy Skin, and all of our education programs, possible. Every good thing we do, is all because of you!