Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. When detected early, skin cancers – including melanoma, the most serious form – are highly curable with surgery. For advanced skin cancers, however, treatment options have been limited. This article is about the first generation of “targeted therapies” for advanced skin cancers and skin lymphoma. It includes patient stories, resources, and information to help consumers understand the role of tanning and tanning salons in causing skin cancer and the role of sunscreens in skin cancer prevention.
