Kelly Heather, 38, ended up needing brain surgery for a tumor — and it started as a discolored line on her fingernail ...

Health experts say that Bob Marley's melanoma began where he had injured his foot while playing soccer. He later died of of ...

Melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer, and one little-known sign on the feet could indicate a person has ...

A research team has investigated a new combination therapy against cancer. This therapy employs systemic administration of the tissue hormone interferon-I combined with local application of Imiquimod.

Ph.D. candidate in Georgetown University’s tumor biology program defended his dissertation, titled “Molecular Signatures of ...

After treating a tumor with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, cells known as senescent cells can appear. These are cells that do ...

If you have risk factors and significant sun damage, your dermatologist may suggest more frequent exams than once a year; typically, patients with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer get an in ...

There were no personal or family histories of malignant melanoma. Skin examination showed an 8 ... is the fastest-growing and 7th most frequent cancer in the United States (Swetter, 2003).

Visit a Dermatologist at least once a year for a professional examination. Adherence to medical treatment and follow up once diagnosed to prevent future spread or new lesions developing.