Self checking can identify several types of cancer and it is well worth spending the few minutes it takes once a month, perhaps after showering. Here's how:1. Spot signs of skin cancer The number of ...

Most people know of someone in their family who has been diagnosed with cancer. The earlier doctors find cancer, the sooner treatment can start. So it’s helpful to know the most common types of ...

Deborah S. Sarnoff, M.D., talks about the recent breakthrough treatments that are paving the way to treat patients with ...

Photosensitivity is the culprit — it’s an exaggerated reaction to UV light. The body absorbs UV radiation, chemically ...

People with darker skin tones are particularly at risk for this type of skin cancer, says Berry. It’s also possible for melanoma to arise in mucosal areas, such as the mouth, eyes and genital ...

Men undergo screening for skin cancer at lower rates than women, but they’re at higher lifetime risk for some types of skin cancer, like melanoma. Screening is key for early detection and treatment.

The risk for skin cancer (any type except basal cell carcinoma) was 1.62 times higher among tattooed individuals in the case-control study.

Using a database that tracks the health outcomes of twins, scientists have found more evidence that tattoos may be linked to ...

Tattoos larger than the palm of a hand more than double a person's risk of skin cancer and nearly triple their risk of ...