Skin Cancer

New blood test could improve skin cancer treatment

An Inside Look at Melanoma and Its Treatment Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has presented substantial challenges in managing and treating its more advanced...

Why some people more likely to have skin cancer

A new study led by McGill University has found that people in Atlantic Canada are at a higher risk for developing melanoma than their...

New drug combo offers hope for hard-to-treat skin cancer

Melanoma, a deadly type of skin cancer, often stands strong against popular treatments. But researchers from UCLA have come up with a promising solution for...

Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing and when to consider getting checked

Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be...

This skin disease is linked to rheumatic diseases

A new study from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has some findings that are catching people's attention. The research was led by...

Vitamin D may benefit people with advanced skin cancer

New research suggests that maintaining appropriate levels of vitamin D might enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs, specifically immune checkpoint inhibitors, for patients with...

Golfers at greater risk of skin cancer, study reveals

New research conducted by the University of South Australia and global partners reveals that golfers have a 2.4 times higher risk of skin cancer...

Good poop, bad cancer: turning the tables on skin cancer with a dose of...

Science is amazing! A ground-breaking medical trial has just found that fecal transplants – yep, you read that right, transplants of poop – could...

Outdoor activities and skin cancer: What you need to know

Exercise is linked to a lower risk for certain types of cancer. But skin cancer is a lingering concern for those spending time outside.

How skin cancer moves: a simple explanation

Melanoma skin cancer, which is a type of cancer that begins in the skin, is one of the cancers that spread the quickest.