A near-infrared light beam appears harmless, as it is a low-frequency type of light that does not have a dramatic effect but ...

An experimental at-home test for skin cancer shows promise for the early detection of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Although ...

If there's one good thing about skin cancer, it's that you can spot it yourself—if you know what to look for. And the earlier you can find skin cancer, the sooner you can seek treatment. The Skin ...

A history of childhood cancer more than doubled the risk of melanoma and premature death in adults, a large retrospective review showed. Although the absolute risk of melanoma at 40 years was small, ...

Whether it’s for fun or for work, we’ve all spent too much time in the sun, but did you know that too much sun is the leading cause of melanoma? Melanoma is a type of aggressive skin cancer that is ...

If you're young, careful with sunscreen, and don't use tanning beds, it can feel shocking or unfair to ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but new research suggests that people with multiple tattoos may be at lower risk of developing melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer. People with three or ...

Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide. In 2020, for example, it resulted in ten million ...

Melanoma can spread to many tissues in your body including your brain. Treatment for melanoma that has spread to the brain usually focuses on prolonging life and reducing symptoms. Melanoma is the ...

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 ...