Skin Cancer in Pigmented Skin
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Format: Held Virtually via Zoom (register below)
Time: 5:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm CT, 3:30 pm MT, 2:30 pm PT
Join leading experts in dermatology, medical oncology, and surgical oncology for an important conversation about skin cancer in pigmented skin — a topic that remains widely misunderstood.
This educational symposium will explore how skin cancer presents differently in people with darker skin tones, common misconceptions surrounding risk, barriers to diagnosis, treatment options, prevention strategies, and the importance of community awareness and advocacy.
About Skin of Color Society: The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) is the world’s leading professional dermatologic organization dedicated to achieving health equity and excellence in patient care through research, education, mentorship, and advocacy. SOCS is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the field of dermatology to advance patient care.
Speakers:
Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, FAAD
Dermatologist & Surgeon
President, Skin of Color Society
Mariam El-Ashmawy, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Adrienne Shannon, MD
Surgical Oncologist
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Program Agenda
5:30 PM — Welcome
5:05 PM — Skin Cancer in Pigmented Skin
- Why awareness matters
- Unique features of skin cancer in pigmented skin
- Common misconceptions and risk factors
5:25 PM — Skin Cancer 101
- Diagnosis and early detection
- Treatment approaches
- The role of radiation oncology
- Emerging and supportive therapies
5:45 PM — Prevention Tips & Community Action
Practical prevention strategies, education, advocacy, and ways communities can improve awareness and outcomes.
6:00 PM — AIM at Skin Cancer Resources
Presented by Ann Garst Taylor, AIM at Skin Cancer Foundation
6:10 PM — Live Q&A
An opportunity for attendees to ask questions directly to the panel of experts.