May 3, 2024

Skin Cancer Resources to Share

Videos, podcasts, and shareable graphics about skin cancer.

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Videos

Sun Safety Tips

Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of applying the following as a part of a sun safety strategy.

Other videos

What You Need to Know about Sun Safety: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Too much sun can cause skin cancer. This video explains how to protect your skin from the sun.
Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer (Beyond the Data): CDC’s Dr. John Iskander and Dr. Lisa Richardson discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to reduce UV exposure and promote policies that advance the national goal of preventing skin cancer as part of the Skin Cancer Progress Report.
Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer (Grand Rounds): In this session of Grand Rounds, experts discuss skin cancer prevention and control, with particular attention to how we can help people protect their skin and their lives while enjoying the outdoors.

Podcasts

Preventing Skin Cancer: Two people talk about how they’ve learned to protect their skin from the sun. Podcast | Transcript
The Great Outdoors Public Service Announcement: A man and a woman are getting ready for a hike. The woman reminds him about sun protection. Podcast | Transcript
An Ounce of Protection Is Worth a Pound of Cure Public Service Announcement: A man and a woman are talking about being outside, and the woman reminds him to protect his skin to keep from getting burned again. Podcast | Transcript
Sun Proof: In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about the harmful effects of the sun and how to protect yourself from it. Podcast | Transcript
Soak Up the Sun: This podcast discusses skin cancer and ways to protect yourself and your family. Podcast | Transcript

Research

Helping Nevada School Children Become Sun Smart: Christine Thompson, Community Programs Manager at the Nevada Cancer Coalition, answers questions about her research and the program's effect on children’s skin health. Podcast | Transcript

Graphics

You can embed these shareable graphics in your website, social network profile, or blog.

Protect All the Skin You’re In

Protect all the skin you’re in. Use a layered approach for sun protection. Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes, and it must be re-applied every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing to shield skin. Use broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 to protect exposed skin. Seek shade, especially during midday hours. — Use a layered approach for sun protection. (1200 x 630)

Protect all the skin you’re in. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays—from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning beds—is the most common cause of skin cancer. Anyone, no matter their skin tone, can get skin cancer. — Anyone, no matter their skin tone, can get skin cancer. (1200 x 630)

Protect all the skin you’re in. Enjoy the outdoors! Being physically active outside is healthy and can help prevent conditions like obesity. But it’s important to be sun smart when playing and working outdoors. — Enjoy the outdoors! (1200 x 630)

It’s Easy to Protect Yourself from UV Exposure

It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure. Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms. — Wear clothing that protects your skin. (600 x 600)

It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure. Seek shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which are peak times for sunlight. Avoid indoor tanning. — Stay in the shade. (600 x 600)

It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on any exposed skin and don't forget to re-apply it every 2 hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. — Use sunscreen. (600 x 600)

It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure. If you work outdoors, ask about sun protection at your job, like wearing sun-protective clothing. — Ask about sun protection at your job. (600 x 600)

It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure. Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms. Seek shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which are peak times for sunlight. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on any exposed skin, and don't forget to re-apply it every two hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. If you work outdoors, ask about sun protection at your job, like wearing sun-protective clothing. — Sun safety tips (900 x 600)

May 3, 2024

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Division of Cancer Prevention and Control