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Skin Cancer

CancerCare provides free, professional support services for people affected by skin cancer, as well as skin cancer treatment information and additional resources.

Support Services

  • Resource Navigation - Connect with support and resources to help you address barriers to care
  • Counseling - Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer
  • Financial Assistance - Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns
  • Specialized Programs - Learn about programs to address specific populations and topics
  • Community Programs - View our in-person workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year
  • Coping Circle Workshops - Join virtual educational and supportive workshops led by oncology social workers and co-facilitators

Skin Cancer Support Groups

Connect Education Workshops

Skin Cancer

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June 03, 2025

Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma
Connect Education Workshops (CEW) / Webinars
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General Cancer

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August 24, 2026

Highlights from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting
Connect Education Workshops (CEW) / Webinars

September 29, 2026

What’s New in Bispecific Antibodies: How to Cope with Treatment Side Effects
Connect Education Workshops (CEW) / Webinars

June 17, 2026

Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer
Connect Education Workshops (CEW) / Webinars

June 16, 2026

Clinical Trials How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
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Publications

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer and People of Color

People of color still stand a risk of developing skin cancer. They should understand the risks and undergo screening.

Treatment Update: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, with nearly 4.5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common, with more than 1 million annual U.S. cases.

After a Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

A diagnosis of skin cancer can be overwhelming. This fact sheet provide information on appointments, actinic keratoses and more about your diagnosis.

Treatment Update: Advanced Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, followed by melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Melanoma: Early Detection, Risk Factors and Screening

Risk factors for melanoma include ultraviolet (UV) radiation, sunburns, fair skin and freckles, light hair and eye color, moles, family history, and non-melanoma skin cancer.
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General Cancer

Understanding Colorectal Cancer Side Effects

Information about how to better understand signs and side effects of colon cancer and its treatment.
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Treatment Update: Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Treatment approaches for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) are individualized. Learn more from CancerCare.
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Coping With Small Cell Lung Cancer

When coping with small cell lung cancer, you may need help with the emotional, physical, and practical challenges associated with the disease.
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Coping With Non-Small Cell Cancer

When coping with non-small cell lung cancer, you may need help with the emotional, physical, and practical challenges associated with the disease.
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