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Summer Beauty Tips: Think Twice Before Skipping the Sunscreen

Ladies, today’s post is all about you. Specifically the “Millenials” as my boss likes to refer to us—those born in the 80’s and early 90’s….

As Melanoma Rates Increase, So Do Survival Rates

According to an analysis spanning four decades in Minnesota, there is good news and bad news when it comes to skin cancer. From 1970 to…

Tanning Salons Mislead Young Customers

A recent Congressional report found that tanning salons have often been lying to customers in order to increase their business. From downplaying the risks of…

AZCC Skin Cancer Institute Helps Babies Be Sun Safe

The Prevent Cancer Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) at the Arizona Cancer Center. The mission of the SCI is…

Caffeine May Help Protect Skin from UV Rays

There have been a number of recent studies examining the possible cancer preventive properties of caffeine and coffee, focused mainly on prostate and non-melanoma skin…

Researcher Q&A with Pak Kin Wong, PhD

This month the Foundation is proud to highlight the work of Pak Kin Wong, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Wong…

Physician & Skin Cancer Survivor to Young Women: There is No Such Thing as a Safe Tan!

As a pediatrician, I have dedicated much of my life to improve the health of children. Amid my grueling schedule, during my second year of…

Community Grantee Spotlight: Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista, a 2011 community grantee, operates 19 outpatient health centers in Colorado, providing high quality health care to low-income, uninsured and under-insured families since…

Stylish and Sun-Safe: Baby Photo Contest Winner Announced

Congratulations to baby Gracie, 1 y.o., from Rochester, MI. You won the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s “Sun-Smart Baby Photo Contest” on Facebook! To celebrate Skin Cancer…

Sunless Tanning Studio to Give Free Spray Tans to Save Your Skin

There will be more than 1,000,000 new cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States this year, but Chicagoans will have a cancer-free way…