Cheiróm

Cheiróm is a Czech charitable foundation dedicated to preventing skin cancer and improving the early detection of malignant skin tumours and their precursors. Its name combines Cheiron, the healing and teaching centaur of Greek mythology, with melanoma, reflecting the foundation’s focus on education and care. Cheiróm raises awareness of skin cancer risks among people of different ages, emphasizing that early detection can make the disease treatable.

A central initiative is Domovy na dohled, a comprehensive prevention and early-detection programme for older people, who are particularly at risk and may otherwise seek care when tumours are advanced. The programme also provides systematic training for caregivers and helps connect people with dermatology specialists. The foundation shares information with seniors and the wider public, offers consultations through its contact centre, and involves nursing and health-care students in its work. Its educational resources include a learning programme available through study.cheirom.cz. Cheiróm also supports awareness activities through events such as benefit concerts, with proceeds helping fund prevention initiatives.