The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal

Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.

Ask the Expert: How Should You Tell Children That You Need Skin Cancer Surgery?

I’m having Mohs surgery to remove a BCC on my forehead soon. How can I prepare my young kids for any bandages, bruising, bleeding or swelling I may have — without scaring them?

Innovations in Skin Protection, Part 2: The Big Trends in Sunscreens

Discover how the personal care and cosmetics industry is developing sunscreen products that shield your skin from damage while providing a multitude of benefits.

Innovations in Skin Protection, Part 1: Protecting Across a Broader Spectrum

Sunscreen protection has mainly focused on dangers of ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn why researchers are working on protecting skin from a much broader spectrum!

Great Skin Is Made in the Shade

One of the best sun protection strategies is to go where the sun is not. It’s free and easy if you keep it in mind, so put shade on your radar!

Ask the Expert: What Will Help Me Feel Less Nervous About My Lip Cancer?

My dermatologist diagnosed a skin cancer on my lip, and I’m worried about the treatment. What’s going to happen to my face if I have surgery? And what about the things my lips do, like eating and kissing?

Ask the Expert: How Can I Protect My Scalp Better?

I use sunscreen religiously on my face but never really thought about my scalp till I realized I had some painful sunburned spots up there. How can I protect my scalp better?