Skin Cancer Foundation

• The first such event is a ribbon cutting to honor the City of Friendswood’s designation as a Sun Safe Leadership Model City — the first in Texas — by IMPACT Melanoma.
• “May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer, share information and help save lives.
• That is why the City of Friendswood is proud to partner with IMPACT Melanoma and Castle Biosciences to designate Friendswood as a Sun Safe Leadership Model City,” said Foreman.
• Julie Bain, skin cancer survivor and the senior director of science and education at The Skin Cancer Foundation, will also share her skin cancer journey.

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• With a recent resurgence in UV tanning, Glow Day is also the perfect time to focus on skin health and find a UV-free solution that can achieve natural-looking color without causing damage to skin.
• "We want Glow Day to be all about embracing the knowledge that empowers confidence and highlighting effective products that are available in multiple formulations so consumers can find their perfect match."
• The new Natural Glow Sun Drops joins the ranks of other cult-favorite Natural Glow products, including the Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer, and Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse, which are all available on Amazon.

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• And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has become somewhat confusing.
• In April 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent national panel of science experts, provided updated recommendations on skin cancer screening following a systematic review of existing research.
• The task force concluded that the evidence does not support annual widespread skin screening of adolescents and adults, but that catching cancers at the earliest stages reduces the risk of death from skin cancer.

How common is skin cancer in the US?

• Skin cancer affects about 6 million Americans yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma – collectively known as keratinocyte cancers – account for more than 97% of skin cancer cases, but invasive melanomas cause the most deaths.
• Unlike normal cells, skin cancer cells grow without constraints, acquiring the ability to invade down into the dermis.

What are the main causes of skin cancer?

• Both light- and dark-skinned people can get skin cancer, but light-skinned individuals have a greater risk.
• Those with light skin, light or red hair, or with numerous moles, are more susceptible to skin damage and severe burns by ultraviolet rays.
• People who use tanning beds are at a higher risk of skin damage and skin cancers.

What is the debate behind screening?

• The ongoing debate revolves around whether more screening reduces the death toll from melanoma.
• This increase may be due in part to more emphasis on early detection.
• More melanomas have been found, particularly those identified at the earliest stage, also known as stage 0 or melanoma in situ.

What did the task force base its new recommendations on?

• The task force reviewed current and past data on the major types of skin cancers.
• The expert panel relied in part on the results of a large public skin cancer screening program in Germany.

When should you get a skin exam?

• Luckily, there are many online guides on detecting suspicious skin lesions.
• Whenever you have a concern about a spot on your skin, seek medical advice.
• This includes those who are older or susceptible to getting skin cancers, skin cancer survivors and immunocompromised people like organ transplant recipients.
• In response, nonprofits like the American Academy of Dermatology, the Skin Cancer Foundation and The Sun Bus provide resources for free exams.

How can you minimize the risk of skin cancer?

Strategies that limit UV exposure will reduce skin cancer risk. This includes avoiding sunburns by:
• Apply these products 15-20 minutes before heading out into the sun and reapply every two hours.
• UV light is most intense between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• These measures can keep your skin healthy into your golden years by reducing skin aging and cancer caused by ultraviolet light.
• Neil Box receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the American Skin Association.