Skin Health

Melanoma Canada’s Mole Mobile: Taking the Fight Against Skin Cancer on the Road

Summer is here, but let’s not forget the risks of skin cancer, especially melanoma – one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. In 2022, over 89,000 people were diagnosed with melanoma and skin cancer, and it’s one of the few cancers with rising incidence rates. To address this, Melanoma Canada launched the Mole Mobile,...

Canadian Dermatology Association Presents The 2023 National Sun Awareness Campaign

The Canadian Dermatology Association launches its month-long National Sun Awareness Campaign, and its partnership and support of Melanoma Canada’s Mole Mobile Skin Cancer Screening Unit “With melanoma being the 5th most common cancer type found in youth and young adults (15-29) and 4th most common cancer type found in middle-aged adults (30-49), it should be...

Understanding Scleroderma and Knowing How to Support Mental Health

For the thousands of Canadians living with scleroderma, understanding the disease and supporting their mental health is critical. Systemic sclerosis (also known as scleroderma) is a rare and chronic autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues. It’s characterized by scarring and thickening (sclerosis) of the skin and internal organs. Scleroderma’s exact cause is unknown,...

Q&A with Serena Pitt

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Advancements in Skin Cancer Treatments Are Providing Hope

Save Your Skin Foundation encourages Canadians to pay attention to skin health while providing resources and support to skin cancer patients and advocates for timely, affordable access to treatment.