Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States—it is estimated that more than 5 million new cases are diagnosed each year—more than all other cancers combined.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer account for the vast majority of cases. Stay informed and protect your skin by using the valuable resources on this website.
 
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If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s important to have access to resources that can help you during and after cancer treatment. AIM at Skin Cancer provides skin cancer patients, caregivers, and families with easy-to-understand information on a variety of topics, including prevention and early detection, treatment, side effects, and survivorship.

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How Do You Detect Skin Cancer?

Early detection is key to the successful treatment of skin cancers. Become familiar with the
moles, lesions, and spots on your skin and perform regular skin self-exams from head to toe
once a month to check for any changes in your skin. Visit your physician or dermatologist for a
complete body skin exam at least once per year.

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What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?

Skin cancers will look different from one person to another because of variations in skin tone, tumor size and location, and skin cancer type.  Often, skin cancer presents itself as a change in your skin’s appearance—a spot, mole, mark, or lesion that has newly appeared on your skin or one that has been on your skin but recently changed in appearance.

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Where Can I Find a Specialist?

Having an experienced doctor by your side can make all the difference in your treatment journey. Skin cancer requires specialized knowledge and expertise to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and optimal outcomes. By using our database, you gain access to a comprehensive list of doctors dedicated to treating this disease.

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Everyone affected by skin cancer can turn to us for support. Whatever concerns or challenges you’re facing, we are here to support you every day, from day one.

We're committed to giving you and your loved ones the tools you need to cope with and battle skin cancer.

Education can come in many forms for someone diagnosed with Skin cancer

Patient Focused Educational Symposiums

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Caregiver Support

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Skin Cancer & You Webinar Series

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Skin Cancer Survivor Stories

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Recent News & Articles on Skin Cancer

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Skin Cancer in People of Color

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