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Have you seen the November 2 issue of TIME? It features one of our Go With Your Own Glow public service announcements! To date, the Go With Your Own Glow ad campaign has secured $3.3 million in free ad space and reached over 250 million readers.

You can see images of all the publications that have featured our ads here. And be sure to pick up the 11/9 issue of Star magazine or the Dec/Jan issue of MORE to see the latest.

Visit the 13th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin website.

World Congress on Cancers of the Skin

Since 1983, The World Congress on Cancers of the Skin has been held on a biennial basis.

At World Congress meetings, doctors from all over the world share the most recent information on skin cancer. Our World Congresses not only bring together doctors from the international community but also alert the host country’s local media (television, newspapers, magazines, radio), who help spread the message about skin cancer and The Skin Cancer Foundation.

The 13th Congress is cosponsored by The Skin Cancer Foundation, ASECCUT, and AEDV.

Skin cancer awareness is at an all-time high… Yet only 11 percent of people use an SPF 15+ sunscreen daily.
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Radiation Therapy May Reduce Melanoma Recurrence

For melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, radiation therapy after lymph node surgery (lymphadenectomy) reduces the chances of a recurrence.

In an Australian study of 217 people who had had cancerous lymph nodes removed, 19 percent of those who received radiation following the surgery had a melanoma recurrence, compared to 33 percent of those who did not have radiation following a lymphadenectomy.

Read about melanoma treatment options.

Are You Ready to Run?

Fall is marathon season! Whether you ran in New York City (November 1), or are training for the Honolulu Marathon (December 13), you share certain habits: You support your feet with well-fitting sneakers. Maybe you wear knee braces or wrap your ankles. But do you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation? You should, because exposure to UV radiation increases your risk of skin cancers, eye diseases, and some immune-related disorders.

Homecoming: Plan Not to Tan

You want to look your best at homecoming — whether you’re in a little black dress or sporting your school colors. But one color you shouldn’t wear is the shade you get from ultraviolet (UV) tanning. A tan is bad for your health — and your looks.
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Fall is Here… Along With Our Latest Go With Your Own Glow Ad!

Because sun protection is a year-round commitment, so is The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Go With Your Own Glow campaign. Our latest ad features cold weather-themed copy, and reminds readers that sun protection is in style, whatever the season. Look for the ad in Time magazine, and check it out here!

ASK THE EXPERT: Can darker-skinned people get skin cancer?

142 Q. Can darker-skinned people get skin cancer? As a person of color, what should I look for when examining my skin?

A. Yes, everyone can get skin cancer. Most skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds, and many people of color are less susceptible to UV damage thanks to the greater amounts of melanin (the protective pigment that gives skin and eyes their color) darker skin produces...

Maritza Perez, MD, is director of cosmetic dermatology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and associate professor of clinical dermatology at Columbia University, New York City.