Skin Cancer
Basic Information
Learn what skin cancer is, what the symptoms and risk factors are, and how to lower your risk.
Statistics
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.
#SunSafeSelfie
Show us your #SunSafeSelfie and join the conversation to raise awareness about the benefits of sun protection!
Protecting Your Skin Is Worth the Effort
![Photo of Mallory and her children.](/congress115th/20190109214821im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/mallory-480x350.jpg)
Featured Resources
![Photo of a woman and her children wearing hats and long sleeved shirts](/congress115th/20190109214821im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/sun-safety-families-160.jpg)
![Photo of a couple wearing hats](/congress115th/20190109214821im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/skin-cancer-progress-report-160px.jpg)
![Photo of children playing under a shade structure funded by the American Academy of Dermatology](/congress115th/20190109214821im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/success-stories/images/shading-children-160.jpg)
CDC works with partners to reduce illness and death caused by skin cancer. Learn what CDC is doing.
- Page last reviewed: July 31, 2018
- Page last updated: July 31, 2018
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