Skin Cancer News

In case you hadn't heard, June is now recognized as Cancer from the Sun Month, as the dangers of soaking up too many rays are now well known.

No matter if you've buckled down for the ultimate beach body or just plan to sip pia coladas poolside, the key ingredient for summer is sun.

The Claim: American-made sunscreens pale in comparison to their European counterparts when it comes to UVA protection - and as a result, many concerned beachgoers are ordering sunscreens from afar.

In a nondescript manufacturing plant on Indianapolis' east side, workers are producing one of the most unique weapons in the war on skin cancer.

It's understandable: basking in the sun is one of the best parts about Summer. But putting yourself at risk for skin cancer and premature aging is not quite as relaxing.

Most of us are well aware of the increased risk of skin cancer from excessive sun exposure.

When you're having fun outdoors, it's easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun.

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free Skin Cancer Screening from 9 a.m.-noon July 8 in the Claude Parrish Radiation Therapy Institute.

The question: With the summer season finally here, I'm excited to work on my tan.

After months of clouds and rain, people in the Northwest can't wait to enjoy the sunshine.

Elyzabeth Zerbe, 12 of Springettsbury Township, rubs on sunscreen before she and fellow campers jumped into the pool at YWCA's Camp Cann-Edi-On in Conewago Township in this July 20, 2011 file photo.

As the season of bare skin and scorching sun draws near, you - like so many other people - may find yourself scratching your head over sunscreen.

BOSTON, COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MA a As one of only two Mohs micrographic surgical centers for skin cancer in Southeastern Mass., the Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit offers the highest level of skin cancer care for patients located on Cape Cod and south of Boston.

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, claims more than 9,000 lives in the United States every year.

With skin cancer awareness month drawing to a close, cosmetic and medical dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, takes a moment to highlight the importance of patients understanding their skin cancer surgery options.

According to new research from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions, odors from human skin cells can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

STAY safe in the sun is the message from health chiefs after latest figures have revealed skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the town.

Gone are the days when a sunscreen could label itself waterproof or sweatproof or claim it provided instant or sunblock protection.

Applying 'broad spectrum' sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher is a must for everyone who goes outdoors, regardless of skin color, according to the Springfield Board of Health.

Backed by the expertise of leading scientists from MIT and Harvard, Constellation is the first imaging system that provides full body "skin mapping" and the ongoing monitoring of moles and skin changes - which are often warning signs of skin cancer.