Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips. •Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4…. read more
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. When discovered early, it can usually be cured with surgery alone, but once it spreads (metastasizes) throughout the body, treatment options are limited. After decades of frustration for researchers, however, this promising new therapy is providing hope. Yervoy (Ipilimumab) is a monoclonal antibody, an immune protein that…. read more
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Indoor Tanning with Mom Sets a Dangerous Precedent
When the Skin Cancer Foundation was created in 1979, not all that much was known about how sunscreen worked. Sun protection factor (SPF) had been around for a few years, but the highest number available was 12. For most people, the Coppertone girl was the only recognizable symbol of sun protection. Now the foundation is…. read more
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