Skin Cancer

Scientists find possible cause for treatment resistance in skin cancer

Many melanoma patients are treated with drugs called BRAF or MEK inhibitors that specifically target the mutant proteins created in cancerous tumors. These inhibitors can...

Scientists develop new device to detect skin cancer

In the United States alone, about 3.3 million people are diagnosed with basal and squamous cell cancers (skin cancers) per year. Skin cancer is still...

A high-fiber diet may benefit people with skin cancer

In a new study from the National Cancer Institute, researchers found a diet rich in fiber may help some people being treated for melanoma...

This question can help detect skin cancer effectively

In a new study from Northwestern University, researchers suggest when people found suspicious skin lesions, they should ask their dermatologists for a full-body skin...

Skin cancer: Sun safety & learning your ABCDE’s

With an estimated 5.4 million skin cancer diagnoses in the U.S. every year according to the American Cancer Society, it is important that you not...

How does sunscreen work? Can it really prevent wrinkles and cancer?

It’s summer, and before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen. But is it doing anything beyond preventing a sunburn? Can...

Antibiotics may help to treat skin cancer, study finds

In a new study from  KU Leuven, researchers examined the effect of these antibiotics on patient-derived tumors and found some antibiotics appear to be...

How to stay safe in the sun

While the sun provides us with many benefits and supports our life, its ultraviolet rays can be harmful and damaging to our bodies, primarily...

Skin cancer & melanoma: What you need to know

Did you know? Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the United States.  In fact, it is estimated that one out of...

Many ‘high-risk’ Americans unconcerned about skin cancer, study finds

In a new study from the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers found that only about 30% of American adults say they are concerned about...