THE CAUSE
Melanoma Canada advocates for and supports Canadians living with melanoma and skin cancer with helpful resources, education, psychosocial support services, and more.
our MISSION
- To support melanoma and skin cancer patients, caregivers and medical professionals through current and coordinated information and services;
- To educate Canadians on melanoma and skin cancer – prevention, early detection, and treatment options available.
- To be the united voice of the melanoma and skin cancer community, advocating for early detection, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment options.
Zero melanoma and skin cancer related deaths
THE CAUSE
Melanoma Canada advocates for and supports Canadians living with melanoma and skin cancer with helpful resources, education, psychosocial support services, and more.
our MISSION
- To support melanoma and skin cancer patients, caregivers and medical professionals through current and coordinated information and services;
- To educate Canadians on melanoma and skin cancer – prevention, early detection, and treatment options available.
- To be the united voice of the melanoma and skin cancer community, advocating for early detection, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment options.
Zero melanoma and skin cancer related deaths
did you know?
• 1 in every 3 cancers diagnosed is skin cancer.
• Melanoma is a very serious and potentially deadly form of skin cancer (4 Canadians die every day) and is one of the few cancers with incidence rates on the rise.
• 22 Canadians are diagnosed with melanoma each day.
• According to World Health Organization(WHO) 85% of melanomas among Canadians aged 30+ years are attributed to UV radiation exposure.
• Even in the harsh Canadian winters, 88% of the sun’s rays still reach the earth’s surface.
• Snow can reflect the sun’s UV rays by up to 88%, this combined with a higher altitude can make winter sun every bit as damaging on the slopes as it is on the beach!
• Cloudy days are not risk-free. Up to 80% of the sun’s rays can penetrate clouds, fog and haze.
Even in the middle of winter Sun protection is key to skin health
where your money goes
melanoma CANADA’S mole mobile skin cancer screening unit
Did you know skin cancers are more common than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined? Also, it is estimated that 91,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with skin cancer each year.
Join Melanoma Canada in our mission to detect skin cancers earlier, improve health outcomes, and bring life-saving skin cancer screenings to thousands of Canadians. Your support is key!
Together, we are saving lives.
Learn more about Melanoma Canada’s Mole Mobile
