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Chelsea Dawson, an eight-year melanoma survivor, lives with her family in Roanoke, Virginia.

The proposal addresses active ingredient safety, dosage forms, and SPF and broad-spectrum requirements for over-the-counter sunscreens.

Among young people, rates of melanoma are especially alarming; it is now the second most-common cancer among young women aged 20–29.

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States than all other cancers combined.

Using sun protection is a year-round, no exceptions recommendation.

The social media campaign raises awareness of the fact that the sun is just as dangerous in the winter as it is in the summer.

Don’t forget the sunscreen on those last days at the beach.

Today, just 16 states allow access to sunscreen in schools and an another 12 are considering similar legislation.

Your questions answered

Caitlyn Jenner is raising awareness of skin cancer after unveiling her diagnosis earlier this year.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force endorses skin cancer prevention counseling for children and young adults.

On the Friday before Memorial Day—and all summer long—protect yourself from the sun to reduce your skin cancer risk.

There’s no pill or capsule that can replace your sunscreen.

Now, I’m the mom at the beach with an umbrella, a cover-up on, and sunscreen HEAVILY applied, and so are my kids.