Hugh Jackman knows about skin cancer: the Australian actor has posted photos and video about his skin cancer surgeries. He also urges his fans to protect against the sun’s harmful rays and get checked by a dermatologist. Take a cue from Hugh!
Hugh Jackman knows about skin cancer: the Australian actor has posted photos and video about his skin cancer surgeries. He also urges his fans to protect against the sun’s harmful rays and get checked by a dermatologist. Take a cue from Hugh!
After the loss of her grandfather to melanoma, Alexis Schweitzer’s passion is to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and the dangers of indoor tanning.
Skin cancer is the cancer you can SEE. Yet it often goes undetected until it’s difficult and disfiguring to treat — or even life-threatening. Know what to look for.
Skin cancer may not top the list of things parents worry about, but those with a family history of the disease may wonder about their child’s risk. Here’s what you need to know about childhood skin cancer, and when it’s time to take your child to a dermatologist.
One easily misunderstood term you may be confronted with during your skin cancer journey is “palliative care.” What does this kind of health care look like, and who is it for?
While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color, their outcomes are dramatically worse. Our expert explains what accounts for this gap.
Though it may be tempting to delay, the best course of action is to get any potential skin cancer seen by a doctor as soon as possible.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than five million people each year. Take the quiz to test your skin cancer knowledge.
Early detection of skin cancer can save your skin and, in some cases, even your life. Watch for these clues, and if something doesn’t heal, is growing or just doesn’t seem right, see a dermatologist right away.
Skin cancer is a great example of how detecting and treating a disease early can have an impact on prognosis.