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National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention: Sunlamp Regulations
jadmin Mar, 23, 2021Jack's Fund advocacy: Signs letter (with 40 other organizations) requesting FDA banning/regulating sunlamps. NCSCP members represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma…
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2023 ACS Melanoma Statistics
jadmin Jan, 30, 2023[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each January, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases updated estimates about trends in new cancer cases and deaths in its annual report, Cancer Facts and…
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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
jadmin May, 28, 2021The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we're all…
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UPF Clothing is the Sun Protection Your Skin’s Been Missing
Sharon Marston Jul, 06, 2019[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sunscreen isn't the only thing you should be wearing to protect your skin...A derm explains how it works: We all know that slathering on…
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Six surprising places skin cancer develops
jadmin Jun, 29, 2021Skin cancer develops in people of all ages, races, and nationalities. It can also develop on any area of the body, including these six unlikely…
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Don’t Fry Day – Friday before Memorial Day
Sharon Marston May, 21, 2020Read More Here: Press Release from NCSCP
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Sunscreen Recommendations for Children
Sharon Marston Feb, 01, 2020Parents and Coaches ... Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Dr. Teresa Wright):…
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Shade Shelters: shielding kids from the sun isn’t just about sunscreen
Sharon Marston Jul, 19, 2019Dr. Eichenfield, who is the past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, called it “having a broad perspective on sun protection.” When it comes…
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NEW FDA Sunscreen Guidelines
Sharon Marston Apr, 10, 2019This significant action is aimed at bringing nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to…
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Sharon Marston Feb, 21, 2019Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure…