A Future Without Skin Cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer — but it's also the most preventable. Learn how small changes today can save lives.

Our Mission

To Contribute to the Eradication of Skin Cancer Through Awareness, Prevention and Education.

Skin cancers is preventable, and when found early, highly treatable. Our goal is to educate communities on how to spot skin cancer before it spreads.

Skin Cancer, by the Numbers

Knowledge saves lives. Learn why prevention and early action matter.

1 in 5

Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70¹.

9,500+

skin cancer cases are diagnosed every day in the U.S²⁻³.

5 or more

sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma⁴.

99%

5-year Melanoma survival rate when detected at early stages⁵.

What is Skin Cancer?

New and overwhelmed by the thought of skin cancer? Start here.

What does Skin Cancer Look Like?

Learn how to identify suspicious moles and see real pictures of skin cancers.

Skin Cancer Facts & Statistics

Learn more about skin cancer incidence, prevention, diagnosis, and more.

Explore our science-based, expert-reviewed articles and resources to best learn how to protect your skin.

Learn How to Protect Your Skin

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    2. Islam MR, Akash S, Rauf A, Sharma R. Skin cancer from the perspective of public health concerns: etiology, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and complications-correspondent. Annals of Medicine & Surgery. 2023 Apr 17;85(5).

    3. Rogers HW, Weinstock MA, Feldman SR, Coldiron BM. Incidence Estimate of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer (Keratinocyte Carcinomas) in the U.S. Population, 2012. JAMA Dermatology. 2015;151(10):1081–6.

    4. Pfahlberg A, Kölmel K, Gefeller O, Febim Study Group. Timing of excessive ultraviolet radiation and melanoma: epidemiology does not support the existence of a critical period of high susceptibility to solar ultraviolet radiation- induced melanoma. British Journal of Dermatology. 2001 Mar;144(3):471–5.

    5. American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2025. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 17]. Available from: https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2025/2025-cancer-facts-and-figures-acs.pdf

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    Written and medically reviewed by the End Skin Cancer team.