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Together #WeCanICan create awareness of #WorldCancerDay on February 4th!
A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the…
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New Medicines in Canada’s Public Drug Plans
A recent article from CanadianHealthPolicy.com has summarized Canada’s current Public Drug Plans. The federal government and each of the provincial and…
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Sunshine, Vacations and UV Radiation. Know the Facts.
When we think of sunshine and suntans, we usually think first of vacations. And while most of us, while on…
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Patient Advocacy Sessions from the European Cancer Congress in Vienna
Last year, Save Your Skin Foundation participated in the Patient Advocacy sessions at the European Cancer Congress in Vienna last September.…
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This weekend calls for a mix of sun and clouds…
That’s the forecast for this weekend in Whistler, British Columbia. Many people will be heading to Whistler this weekend to…
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A Medical Student’s Prospective on the Save Your Skin Foundation
Liz Willsey, MD Candidate UBC Class of 2018, chose the Save Your Skin Foundation for an assignment and we are happy…
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Next Webinar December 17: The Drug Evaluation Process – Patient Input Submissions and Responsible Advocacy for New Treatments
This webinar will dive into the process used to evaluate drugs, which concludes with recommendations about whether they should be covered by…
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Canadian Cancer Therapy Approval, Evaluation and Funding Process: What is the Role of Patients?
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 2:00 to 3:00pm EDT This webinar will provide insight into how cancer drugs are reviewed by Health Canada,…
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Professor Dr. Reinhard Dummer Shares Opinion on Successful Takeaways from the Society of Melanoma Research (SMR) 2015 Congress in San Francisco
Save Your Skin Foundation was in San Francisco last week for the Society of Melanoma Research’s (SMR) 2015 Congress. During…
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‘Real-World’ Melanoma Treatment Patterns Similar to Trials – New Study
In recent years we have seen a revolution in the treatment of metastatic melanoma, with the introduction of both immunotherapy…
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Save Your Skin Foundation’s British Columbia Government Reception
Save Your Skin Foundation, along with the support of MLA Jane Thornthwaite, welcomed MLAs from the BC Legislative Assembly to…
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Immunotherapy Fights Deadly Cancer- Meloney and Kathy Share Their Stories
IMMUNOTHERAPY FIGHTS DEADLY CANCER Zoomer | October 5th, 2015 Immunotherapy is the latest advance in the way cancer is treated,…
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Free Patient Session with Dr. Rahul Shukla – October 1, 2015 in Oakville, Ontario
Join us on October 1st for a FREE Patient Session with Dr. Rahul Shukla, a board certified dermatologist both in…
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Join us on our annual Save Your Skin Walk to Remember!
If you live in Kelowna and have been affected by melanoma, you should check out the sixth annual Save Your…
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Thank you to Ride to Conquer Cancer Riders
Save Your Skin wants to give a big shoutout to Nicholas Petroff, Madi Tani, and Lydia Mah, for wearing our…
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A mother-daughter team in the Ride to Conquer Cancer
The Save Your Skin Foundation is pleased to introduce two more riders that will be sporting our jerseys in the…
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Ride to Conquer Cancer: Support Nick and Save Your Skin Team!
If you’re looking to donate to a great cause while applauding a feat of strength, now is the time to…
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Grab Your Shades!
Exposure to UV radiation over long periods can lead to serious damage to the eyes. Try to protect the eyes all…
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National Sun Awareness Week 2015
Sun Awareness Week helps to educate Canadians about dangers of excessive sun exposure— and helps to reduce the incidence of skin…
SAVE YOUR SKIN FOUNDATION
Making awareness and education available is crucial. Since 2006, the Foundation has worked to raise awareness of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers focusing on education, prevention and the need for improved patient care.