Cancer Survivor's Day is an opportunity to celebrate resilience, hope, and the people whose stories remind us of what is possible. Twenty years ago, Meloney was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic melanoma after discovering what seemed to be a harmless lump on her shoulder. Thanks to the support of her family, her healthcare team, and access to a clinical trial that would ultimately save her life, she is now celebrating two decades cancer-free. In her own words, she shares her

Earlier this month, Save Your Skin Foundation submitted recommendations as part of the federal government’s pre-budget consultations ahead of the 2026 Budget, alongside several patient and healthcare advocacy organizations across Canada. At the heart of the submission is a call for continued investment in Canada’s healthcare system, with a particular focus in cancer care, research, innovation, and equitable access to treatment. Investing in Cancer Care Benefits Everyone As an

It is truly amazing that Save Your Skin Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For me, it is a time of reflection and takes me back to one of the darkest periods of my life. When my sister Kath was diagnosed with late stage metastasized melanoma in 2003 and told she would be lucky to survive 3-6 months, our family was in shock. We were overwhelmed and desperately looking for help, information, or treatment options. What we learned very quickly is that you

My name is Leah Smith. I am 62 years old and live in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have choroidal uveal melanoma. My tumor was first discovered by my optometrist in February 2024, when he noticed a small “freckle” on my right eye during an exam for blurred vision. He referred me to a retinal specialist, who reviewed the images and then referred me to an ophthalmologist and ocular oncologist, Dr. Hanout. I saw Dr. Hanout in March 2024. He told me the spot was precancerous, took meas

The Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) has issued a positive recommendation for the reimbursement of...

Save Your Skin Foundation is thrilled to share a significant breakthrough for patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC)....

National Cancer Survivors Day celebrates life, hope, and resilience. Every first Sunday in June, it honours those who have faced a cancer...