DSM-Firmenich is sponsoring the US-based Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening programme for a fifth successive year.
Destination Healthy Skin has provided nearly 34,000 free skin cancer screenings, working with volunteer dermatologists to identify more than 13,500 potential skin cancers and precancers, including 672 suspected melanomas.
More than 116,000 people have received free skin cancer educational materials and sun protection products through the program.
The Destination Healthy Skin RV, equipped with two private exam rooms, travels around the country visiting 40 cities from April to November, spending between one to three days in each community it visits.
Local volunteer dermatologists provide free full-body skin cancer screenings on board the RV. Participants receive skin cancer prevention and early detection literature.
“About 65% of the people who receive a screening through the programme have never been screened for skin cancer before,” said Becky Kamowitz, executive director of the New York-based Skin Cancer Foundation.
“It’s likely that many of the suspected skin cancers identified onboard our RV would remain undetected if it weren’t for this programme and our volunteer medical providers,” she added.
“We’re grateful for partners like DSM-Firmenich, whose support helps us bring this public service to communities around the country. We know from participant feedback that Destination Healthy Skin has saved and improved lives.”
Free skin cancer screenings by local dermatologists, educational brochures, and DSM-Firmenich Parsol Shield bags filled with sunscreen samples provided by programme sponsors will be available at every stop of the RV as it travels across the US.
“Our Parsol UV solutions help defend against harmful rays, reduce skin cancer risk, and prevent photoaging,” said Vicki Barboiu, North America senior director, DSM-Firmenich Beauty & Care.
“By supporting Destination Healthy Skin and partnering with the Skin Cancer Foundation and leading brands, we work to raise awareness and promote sun safety,” she added.
