Basal cell carcinoma grows at about 0.7 millimeters per month on average. Melanoma can spread quickly, but growth rates vary by type and location. Checking skin regularly can help detect skin cancer ...

The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

New research shows a common skin fungus can help melanoma spread by changing cancer cell movement and energy use.

Q: How do I know if I have skin cancer? A: The best way to know is to monitor your skin regularly and look for changes. Any new growth, sore that doesn’t heal, or a ...

Dr. Kim Nichols explains how skin cancer affects the Black community and how to be more proactive in early detection.

Distinct UV mutational signatures in cutaneous DNA reinforce UV radiation as the predominant environmental carcinogen underlying most skin cancers. Genetic counseling is best targeted to strong ...

Every cell in the human body has a job. Some help us breathe, some help us move, and others help us heal when we are hurt. These cells grow, divide and die in a ...