Be Safe in the Sun
Sun, UV Radiation, Tanning, and Cancer Risk
What You Can Do
How to Protect Your Skin from UV RaysYou don’t have to avoid the sun completely, but there are steps you can take to protect your skin from UV rays. Learn more here.
How to Use SunscreenSunscreens are available in many forms, including lotions, creams, ointments, gels, sprays, wipes, and lip balms. Learn how to choose, and use, sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage.
How to Do a Skin Self-ExamMost skin cancers can be found early with skin exams by your doctor and by checking your own skin frequently. Learn more here.
More Resources
Sun Safety VideosThese videos from the American Cancer Society will show you how to do a skin check, and how to apply sunscreen, and other ways to protect your skin from the sun.
Quiz: What's Your Sun Safety IQ?Sun safety is not just for vacation. Are you sun-safe every day? Take the American Cancer Society's quiz and find out.
Infographic: Preventing Skin CancerEasy-to-follow tips to help you be sun sensible and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Checking Your Skin for Signs of CancerSkin cancers can often be found early when they may be easier to treat. You can help by checking your own skin.
Learn More About Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Image GallerySee examples of skin cancer, as well as other non-cancerous types of skin growths in this gallery.
Quiz: Skin CancerTest your knowledge of these 6 common beliefs about skin cancer with this short quiz.
Skin Cancer VideosOur skin cancer video collection features videos on skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to reduce them, what to look for, and treatment options.
