Sun SAGE is a study funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH). The purpose of this study is to examine how different messages about risk of skin cancer can help people improve skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., but many people don’t take routine sun protection measures. Our goal is to find the best ways to encourage prevention and early detection.
By taking part in the study, you will get information on how to reduce your own chances of getting skin cancer. You will also be helping us improve skin cancer prevention for other people in the future.
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Skin cancers are the most diagnosed cancer in the United States and can occur in people of any race or ethnicity. Ultraviolet radiation, especially that received from the sun, is a major cause of skin cancers. However, only a minority people in the United States practice routine sun protection. Because skin cancers are visible lesions, they can be detected at an early disease stage through skin examination.
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