Free Skin Cancer Self-Exam Resources

More than one million skin cancers are diagnosed in the United States every year. Skin cancer can affect people of any race, gender or age. In fact, melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – is the second most common cancer in women ages 20 to 29.

When detected early, skin cancer has an almost 100% five-year survival rate.

Research shows that most skin cancers are found by an individual. When people regularly check their skin for suspicious moles or lesions, they can literally save their own lives. However, it can be something that people overlook because they don’t have the knowledge or tools to perform monthly skin self-exams. Use these resources to learn what to look for and how to examine thoroughly.