It’s unfortunate that for a very long time, there has been a misconception that Black people can’t get skin cancer. This belief stems from the fact that melanin provides some natural protection ...

The C-POST trial showed a disease-free survival benefit with adjuvant Libtayo for high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, potentially influencing future standard care. Immunotherapy remains the ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at worst, ...

Vishal A. Patel, MD, explains that delayed skin cancer diagnoses contribute to more advanced disease and poorer outcomes in ...

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After ...

Vishal A. Patel, MD, of the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences and GW Cancer Center, shared strategies beyond sunscreen and emphasized the importance of at-home self-screening in part 2 of his ...

Researchers find molecule that drives skin cancer growth - A key protein helps fuel melanoma tumors — the deadliest form of ...

In November 2024, New Orleans firefighters respond to a third-alarm fire on Norman C Francis Parkway. Photo courtesy New Orleans Fire Department. The majority of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

The 61-year-old Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Director in an Instragram post states that one out of five mole turned out to be Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), following biopsy.

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.