Melanoma Skin Cancer News & Features

July 12, 2023 — Black men are 26% more likely to die of melanoma, compared to White men with the disease, a new study shows.

June 13, 2023 — A new survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation says most adults haven’t had their skin checked in at least a year, even though skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis and the easiest to prevent.

May 1, 2023 — Research shows that 1 in 1,000 women will be diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. And melanoma is the most common cancer these patients will be diagnosed with. Here's what to know.

April 17, 2023 — Researchers this past weekend unveiled clinical trial results for a “major breakthrough” that would personalize cancer treatment. In an early trial, personalized cancer vaccines reduced the risk of recurrence or death among people with late-stage melanoma by 44%.

Learn how sun protection, skin checks, and emotional wellness can all help boost your health as you live with advanced basal cell carcinoma.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ramping up how dermatologists diagnose skin conditions, even serious cancers like melanoma.

Most melanomas can be removed by surgery. After that, how can you best make sure you don’t have to deal with it again?

How to stay safe if you've already had skin cancer.

Are beach days and baseball games a thing of the past when you've had skin cancer? They don't have to be. Follow these tips to protect yourself from UV rays.

Despite what some people say, indoor tanning can cause melanoma.

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs’ melanoma awareness naked T-shirt campaign is taking off.

Snow on the ground doesn't mean you don't have to worry about sun exposure. Sunburns -- and skin cancer -- can happen even in winter months.