Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

We encourage everyone to get checked and protect yourself from the sun this summer. It’s the perfect time to talk about skin cancer – the most common cancer in the United States for men and women. It’s important to choose a pharmacy with a wide variety of treatment options, expert clinical support, and the care and compassion you deserve.

Five Main Types of Skin Cancer¹

Basal and Squamous cell carcinoma – As the most common type of skin cancer, these cancers start in the top layer of skin (epidermis) and are often related to sun exposure.
Melanoma – Much less common and develops when melanocytes (the cells that give the skin its tan or brown color) start to grow out of control.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) – is a rare type of skin cancer that starts when neuroendocrine skin cells (Merkel cells) start to grow out of control.
Lymphoma of the skin – when a non-Hodgkin lymphoma starts only in the skin (not in other organs or tissues).
Kaposi Sarcoma – cancer that develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. It usually appears as tumors on the skin or on mucosal surfaces such as inside the mouth, but can also develop in other parts of the body – lymph nodes, the lungs, or digestive tract.

Lower Your Risk

There is no sure way to prevent skin cancer. Some risk factors such as your age, race, and family history can’t be controlled. But there are things you can do to lower your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers²:

Stay in the shade.
Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs
Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block both UVA and UVB rays.
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
Avoid tanning beds.

Why Onco360?

As a specialty pharmacy 100% focused on cancer, we will act as your advocate with your physician, insurance company, and others involved in your treatment
Timing is crucial when it comes to cancer treatment. Our goal, without prior authorization or funding issues, is to have your medication delivered within 3-4 days. We even provide complimentary overnight shipping to your doorstep.
We will make sure you understand your medications, their dosage, and any potential side effects. Our clinicians and pharmacists are on call 24/7 if you have any issues at 877.662.6633.

Best-in-class OncoAdvocate® Team explores funding options for qualified patients quickly with our proprietary Funding FastTrack program and sourced $468+ million in total funding for our patients in 2023

Currently, 83% of our skin cancer patients’ copays are covered by funding sources or copay cards with an average copay of $29

Last year, we sourced over $4.8 million for our skin cancer patients

99% of our skin cancer patients paid less than $50 for their last dispense

Onco360 Dispenses the Latest Oncology Products to Treat Skin Cancer^**

^**This list is a small portion of the comprehensive medications Onco360 can provide. Contact your account team for a full listing.

Abraxane® (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension or albumin-bound)
Bexarotene
Braftovi® (encorafenib)
Capecitabine
Carboplatin
Cisplatin
Cotellic® (cobimetinib)
Dacarbazine
Erbitux® (cetuximab)
Erivedge® (vismodegib)
Fluorouracil
Imatinib
Keytruda® (pembrolizumab)

Libtayo® (cemiplimab)
Mekinist® (trametinib)
Mektovi® (binimetinib)
Odomzo® (sonidegib)
Opdivo® (nivolumab)
Paclitaxel
Rozlytrek® (entrectinib)
Tafinlar® (dabrafenib)
Tecentriq® (atezolizumab)
Temozolomide
Vinblastine
Yervoy® (ipilimumab)
Zelboraf® (vemurafenib)