begins with you
The end of melanoma
Thank you
We are humbled to be the new Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest skin cancer screening.
About Melanoma
Over 75,000 new cases of invasive melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States this year.
Prevention
Studies have shown that 86% of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Early Detection
In the United States, the survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected early is about 98%.
IN THE NEWS
EVERYDAY HEALTH: How Do You Prevent Skin Cancer?
Tracy Callahan is a patient turned skin cancer advocate. Callahan, a trained nurse with fair skin and many... Read MoreLearn MoreCary Magazine: Nonprofit Spotlight
Tracy Callahan doesn’t hate the sun, but she does have a healthy respect for it — healthy being... Read MoreLearn MoreYahoo.com Finance
A crisis of long waits for dermatology appointments causes emotional, financial and physical stress for patients and caregivers,... Read MoreLearn MoreHealth.com: Melanoma Spotlight
Tracy Callahan had been seeing a dermatologist regularly all her life. Then her husband noticed an unusual-looking spot... Read MoreLearn MoreDWB to Host Melanoma Awareness Game Sunday
In partnership with the Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation, Duke women’s basketball is set to host the annual... Read MoreLearn MoreWRAL’s GoAskMom
After a long, cold winter, you might be ready to run outside and bask in the glow of... Read MoreLearn MoreFighting Skin Cancer with Fortnight Beer
One of the least talked-about cancers is also one of the most common. But a partnership between Fortnight Brewing and The... Read MoreLearn MoreEgg Harbor City Business Donates Bus
A local nonprofit helped turn an old school bus into a mobile cancer-education center.Learn More“Say Yes to the Chef” Features PDMMF
Check out WCHL’s “Say Yes To the Chef” episode featuring our own Tracy Callahan, and the anticipated announcement of the 2017 Taste for... Read MoreLearn MorePolka Dota Mama – Skin Cancer Sucks
We started working with Polka Dot Mama, a melanoma advocacy organization, with the idea of an event fund... Read MoreLearn MoreMcCallie to Speak at “Taste for a Cure Chef’s Gala”
Duke women’s basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie will be the keynote speaker…Learn MoreKeeping Melanoma Away Begins With Prevention
When I was a tween, my family took a vacation to Walt Disney World in Florida. During that... Read MoreLearn MoreChili Contest Raises Skin Cancer Awareness
Few food competitions get more heated than chili cook-offs. An upcoming Cary chili contest pits area chefs against... Read MoreLearn More
$100,000
MELANOMA RESEARCH FUNDED
1500+
PATIENTS SCREENED
$500,000+
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