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Skin Cancer October 24, 2015

FDA approves Novartis's advanced skin cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novartis AG's oral pill to treat the most common form of advanced skin cancer.

Skin Cancer October 24, 2015

Skin cancer removal with miniaturized radiation

Toni Weiser is a veteran of skin-cancer removals. The 75-year-old retired teacher in Santa Fe, N.M., says she’s had at least eight basal and squamous cell cancers scraped, frozen and surgically excised from her arms, face and shoulders.

Prescription for Health October 24, 2015

Possible cure for melanoma?

Researchers at a Utah cancer institute may have found a cure for melanoma -- one of the deadliest types of cancer.

Skin Cancer October 24, 2015

What you must know about the chemicals in your sunscreen

You probably don’t need to be told (again) how important wearing sunscreen is for reducing your risk of skin cancer, not to mention sunburns and signs of premature aging (think wrinkles).

Skin Cancer October 23, 2015

Michigan children start lemonade stand for mother battling stage 4 cancer

A Michigan family plagued by a skin cancer diagnosis and financial turmoil has one glimmer of hope: their two children, who have started a lemonade stand to raise money for their parents.

Skin Cancer October 23, 2015

Type of B vitamin shown to reduce risk of common skin cancers

A simple daily vitamin may help prevent the most common types of skin cancer in people at high risk of the disease, according to new research from Australia.

Skin Cancer October 23, 2015

Gay, bisexual men more likely to use indoor tanning than straight men

Gay and bisexual men are more likely than straight men to use indoor tanning, and almost as likely as women to engage in the dermatologically risky behavior, according to new research.

Skin Cancer October 23, 2015

Airline crews have twice the risk of melanoma

Airline pilots and cabin crews appear to have twice the risk of developing the skin cancer melanoma compared to the general population, a new review of past studies finds

Cervical Cancer October 23, 2015

Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine raising awareness of childhood cancer

When National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and his wife, Christine, volunteered to help a local family with a child battling cancer, they were surprised to learn how little was being done in the field to find a cure.

Skin Cancer October 21, 2015

This number of moles on your arm may signal a higher melanoma risk

People who have 11 or more moles on one of their arms could have a higher risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma, according to a new study. 

Skin Cancer November 20, 2014

How to Recognize Cancerous Moles

Most of us have at least a few moles on our bodies. Ordinary moles are benign or non-cancerous tumors that develop on our skin. These growths are extremely common and perfectly harmless. That said, even the most benevolent-looking mole has the potential to become dangerous, and even life-threatening if not properly monitored. Moles are commonly linked to several types of cancer, including the deadliest form of skin cancer — melanoma. Early detection is critical to the successful treatment of these afflictions, so it���s important that you monitor any skin growths for danger signs, no matter how insignificant they may be. Here���s a guide to help you recognize these warning signals.