Latest about Skin Cancer
Firefighters May Face Additional Foe: Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Firefighters may have a higher risk of skin cancer than the general public.
Melanoma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the skin's pigment-producing cells, called melanocytes. These cells make melanin, which is responsible for the color in skin, eyes and hair.
How Tattoo Artists Could Help Reduce Skin Cancer
Tattoo artists may have a role to play in reducing cases of advanced skin cancer, researchers say.
Glowing Molecules Could Reveal Skin Cancer, Without a Biopsy
Patients could one day get their skin examined under a special microscope and, in just a few minutes, know whether they have cancer, a new study finds.
Many Melanoma Patients May Have Few Moles
When you think of skin cancer, you may think of checking your moles. But a new study shows that people with few moles can still have the deadly skin cancer melanoma.
Melanoma May Be Deadlier in Pregnant Women
Women who develop the skin cancer melanoma during pregnancy may have more aggressive cases of the cancer, a new study suggests.
Fighting Skin Cancer: FDA Acts to Ban Tanning Beds for Minors
It's time for teens to stop tanning.
