Many people picture melanoma as a dark, irregular mole. That can be true, but it is not the whole story. Melanoma can also ...

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 ...

Some skin cancer risks that one should be aware of include sun exposure, tanning bed use, and genetic predisposition. Most skin cancers take time to develop, but melanoma can advance more quickly.

Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, or do they make things worse? A new study I conducted with colleagues suggests there may be cause for concern. We foun ...

BEING PREGNANT IS HARD ENOUGH. BUT AS 11 NEWS ANCHOR LACEE GRIFFITH EXPLAINS, IMAGINE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER DURING YOUR PREGNANCY. WELL, MELANOMA IS THE MOST PREVALENT CANCER DURING PREGNANCY, ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated an early sign of melanoma. It has since been updated. Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t ...

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock died at 48 after a battle with melanoma, according to TMZ. The news came a day after the singer postponed her remaining shows in Las ...

There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...

Spots, bumps or patches that suddenly appear on your skin can be alarming, especially if they grow quickly, become red or irritated, or do not seem to heal. It can be difficult to tell whether it is ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...