Skin Cancer Awareness 2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

This May, we’re bringing the shade. When you grab a hat, you’re not just protecting yourself from the sun, you’re also helping support life-saving research, education, and support for those affected by skin cancer.

For every purchase made in May, Hemlock is donating 5% of all website profits to the American Cancer Society®*.

The American Cancer Society® does not endorse any service or product.

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Why We Throw Shade

Sun protection has always been at the core of what we do. This fight touches nearly everyone, which is why we partner with the American Cancer Society each May — to raise awareness, support research, and encourage simple habits that help protect the skin you’re in.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
The face, ears, scalp and neck are the most common areas affected
When caught early, most skin cancers are highly treatable

What to Look For

Know Your Spots

Getting familiar with your skin and staying consistent with dermatologist visits is one of the best ways to catch changes early.

Skin cancer most frequently appears on areas with the most sun exposure, like the face, ears, scalp, neck, back, chest, arms, and hands. While many skin cancers develop in these high-exposure areas, melanoma can appear anywhere on the body.