Melanoma
Patient Advocacy
for Chicago



Skin of Steel strives to provoke revolutionary change in how people and institutions respond to Melanoma, which is the world's fastest growing cancer. 

Our mission is to develop Chicago as a destination for the best possible comprehensive Melanoma treatment and research by fast tracking local research with translational potential, supporting local, national and international collaboration and raising overall awareness.

This mission is based on the medical research of valued institutions, which found that:
Melanoma patient survival is directly proportional to proximity of quality care. 

Skin of Steel focuses on:

        Awareness

  • Fostering positive and long lasting change in attitudes, behavior and habits relative to the sun

  • Maximizing early detection practices that decrease the lives lost to melanoma

  • Securing the latest treatments for every patient with Melanoma

    Research

  • Fast tracking resources that develop comprehensive care for Melanoma patients, particularly in the Midwest

  • Supporting collaboration between medical research, industry and government for new lines of Melanoma research

  • Encouraging systemic and targeted therapy combinations that increase treatment sequence options, while cures continue to be sought

    * Skin of Steel is an IRS designated 501(c)3


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