Read More Various devices claim to let you remove moles, skin tags and other lesions at home — here’s why you should think twice before tackling this procedure without a doctor. As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, it’s likely you’ve taken part in an “at-home” version of something. Home workouts, cooking meals you’d usually have in a restaurant …
Celebrating the Women of The Skin Cancer Foundation
Read More March is known for St. Paddy’s Day and (hopefully) the first glimpse of spring weather, but it’s also a time to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The Skin Cancer Foundation is grateful to have so many dedicated women as members, staff and supporters, who provide their time and talents to help the Foundation work toward …
Skin Cancer Detection Through Touch, Technology and Teamwork
Read More If you’re visually impaired, it may be difficult to distinguish most skin cancer warning signs. But there are ways to make sure you’re staying on top of your skin health and detecting potential skin cancers early. Skin cancer is the cancer you can see, meaning the most powerful tool to detect skin cancer is your own eyes — …
Hiding in Plain Sight: NYPD Veteran Uncovers Clues for Detecting Skin Cancer
Read More Retired NYPD detective Ron Licciardi thought he had seen it all. The 9/11 first-responder spent more than 20 years looking for clues and carefully examining evidence while solving all kinds of cases. But when it came to his own skin, he learned a hard lesson about how to identify skin cancer warning signs hiding in plain sight. In early …
Sun Safe Partners: New Research Shows Support from Your Spouse Can Help Improve Sun Protection Habits
Read More Couples-focused interventions to increase sun protection behaviors show promising results in a recent pilot study Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, a day to share with the one you love. And while couples mark the occasion in different ways (flowers and chocolate, Netflix and takeout) it’s also an opportunity to work together to ensure a healthy life. …
Groundhog Day Kick Off: Follow Our Winter Skin Care Series
Read More Groundhog Day is one of my favorite holidays. I know. It’s weird. I get a lot of blank stares when I say that to people. I love the pageantry around it; waking up on February 2, finding out if Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck (a local favorite here in New York) saw their shadows. The collective groan …
Say What?!
Read More Staff members share the most surprising things they’ve learned since joining The Skin Cancer Foundation. Did you know that one in five Americans will have skin cancer during the course of a lifetime? It’s OK if you didn’t — this statistic isn’t necessarily common knowledge. Asking anyone at The Skin Cancer Foundation, however, would be akin to asking …
5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Lips
Read More I’ll admit it: I let myself go a little bit in the winter time. Despite my earnest moisturizing efforts, my hands and face are dry. I can’t remember the last time I had my nails done. The thought of going out in the cold for after work salon appointments when I can instead hurry home to my sweatpants …
Building the Robins Nest
Read More This Skin Cancer Foundation program was created in 2020 to help connect skin cancer patients with the many resources available. For many years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has received calls, emails, Facebook messages and handwritten letters from those affected by skin cancer asking for help. Many reach out with a variation of one question that comes up at …
In A Year of Hardship, You Helped Us Make So Much Happen
Read More You’d be hard-pressed to find many people who claim 2020 was a great year, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a year of challenges, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s community of healthy skin champions, physicians, donors and corporate partners came together in innovative ways to help us continue our lifesaving work. With your help, we’ve kept …