Melanoma Monday
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that might not be as common as others, but it is one of the more dangerous forms of skin cancer because it is more likely to spread. Melanoma Monday seeks to educate and inform people about the warning signs, risks and preventative actions that...
Drive preventative skin health awareness and professional dermatology appointments by positioning Melanoma Monday as the annual moment for skin cancer education and free/discounted screening promotions.
- Know Your Moles: A Guide to Spotting Melanoma Warning Signs
- Free Skin Check Week: Partner with dermatologists to offer complimentary screenings
- Self-Exam 101: Step-by-step photo guide for at-home skin monitoring
- Melanoma Prevention Tips: Sunscreen, clothing, and lifestyle habits that protect
Melanoma Monday was started in 1995 by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to raise awareness and improve public education about this type of skin cancer. This annual event was started to bring attention to the ways that individuals can take action to protect themselves with regular skin care checks.
Melanoma Monday is celebrated as a special day that is aligned with the larger overall observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
A wide range of different health organizations and medical professionals promote Melanoma Monday with the purpose of empowering people to take care of their own skin. Armed with an understanding of warning signs and preventative care, the ultimate goal is to help create a world without skin cancer!
Other events that can be celebrated in relationship to Melanoma Monday include Don’t Fry Day also in May, Cancer from the Sun Month in June, and National Healthy Skin Month in November.
Perform Regular Skin Checks
Working preventatively against melanoma means performing regular skin checks to stay apprised of any changes that might indicate cancer. Individuals can perform their own self-exams by paying attention to the different moles or freckles and noting changes. It might even be helpful to take a photo of any that look suspicious.
Get a Professional Skin Check
Also, dermatologists recommend that a medical professional performs a full body skin check at least once a year. The founders of Melanoma Monday, the AAD, offer free skin checks so contact them for more information.