May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month ☀️

Did you know?
 Over 90% of skin cancers are linked to sun exposure. As summer begins, it’s time to think smart about sun safety.
 Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. Early detection is crucial.
 Intradermal injections are revolutionizing melanoma care — from spotting early spread to delivering next-gen vaccines.

We’re kicking off our “Did You Know?” infographic series with a spotlight on melanoma –

 

References: 

1. https://gco.iarc.who.int/media/globocan/factsheets/cancers/16-melanoma-of-skin-fact-sheet.pdf  
2. https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/cancer/type/skin.html 
3. Early diagnosis via screenings and access to innovative therapies are pivotal in reducing the burden of melanoma; Lymphoscintigraphy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf 
4. Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer  
5. Vaccination-induced skin-resident memory CD8+ T cells mediate strong protection against cutaneous melanoma – PMC 
6. Route of Administration Modulates the Induction of Dendritic Cell Vaccine–Induced Antigen-Specific T Cells in Advanced Melanoma Patients | Clinical Cancer Research | American Association for Cancer Research