What to know
Videos, podcasts, social media posts, and shareable graphics about skin cancer.
Videos
Sun safety tips
Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of sun safety strategies.
- Use Sunscreen.
- Wear a Hat.
- Seek Shade.
- Wear Clothing that Covers.
- Plan Activities for Morning, Late Afternoon, and Evening.
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
Social media posts and images
Sun protection
Suggested post: Do you enjoy the outdoors? Protect your skin with clothing that covers, sunscreen, and shade. Read CDC's sun safety tips: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/
Symptoms
Suggested post: Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn't heal, a change in a mole, or any of the ABCDEs of melanoma. Learn the symptoms of skin cancer: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/symptoms/
Graphics
You can embed these shareable graphics in your website, social network profile, or blog.
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