Be Safe in the Sun

In this section you can learn about some of the damaging effects that too much sun exposure can have on the skin. You'll also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.

How Is Sun Exposure Linked to Cancer?

Follow this link to our What Causes Cancer? section, where you can learn more about the link between too much sun exposure and cancer.

Take Steps to Protect Yourself

Learn more about the link between the sun's rays and cancer, what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones, and how to spot skin changes that may require a doctor's attention.

ACS Skin Cancer Prevention Activities

The American Cancer Society engages in a number of activities to encourage people to take the steps that can help lower their risk of developing skin cancer. Learn more about initiatives including Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap, Don't Fry Day, and our research here.