In 2020, the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting took place from May 29th-31st, with the last two days being devoted to online presentations. This report will be dedicated to the presentations that representatives from Save...
Recording available! Join us to hear the latest updates on current immunotherapy and targeted therapy treatments for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers in Canada. Dr. Smylie and Dr. Iafolla will hold a panel discussion on recommended dietary and lifestyle habits while on treatment, as well as managing...
This September, join us from your living room, your yard, your neighbourhood park, or your favorite trail to move your body and fundraise for a great cause! Being physically apart won't stop us from coming together! On September 26-27th, Save Your Skin Foundation will be hosting its...
During the month of May, SYSF ran a drawing contest titled "This is What Sun Safety Looks Like" in order to find a new design to adorn our sun safety t-shirts. The contest was aimed at youth under the age of 16. Once the contest...
Recording available! MANAGEMENT OF MELANOMA TREATMENT in the COVID-19 Setting Hear a panel discussion from the Surgical and Medical Oncology perspective on how melanoma treatment has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Focus: Treatment side effects Common side effects of targeted therapy and immunotherapies in melanoma How side effects may overlap...
From April 9th, 2020— April 27th, 2020, Save Your Skin Foundation ran a patient survey titled “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian melanoma, ocular melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer patients.” The survey consisted of 21 questions, which ranged between multiple choice, multi-selection, and write-in, and...
