Melanoma News

Sex Makes a Difference in Cancer
Melanoma survival better in women than men

FDA Approves Two New Melanoma Rx
Melanoma medications and genetic test receive FDA approval

Skin Cancer Survivors Not Practicing Safe Sun
Melanoma survivors do not always protect their skin from sun damage

Skin Cancer Protection with Aspirin
Melanoma skin cancer rates lower in women who took aspirin

Hey Guys, Check Your Skin
Melanoma signs go unnoticed by many older men

Melanoma Clinical Trials Worth a Shot
Melanoma patients in clinical trials may see benefits but toxic reactions are still a risk

Hey Doc, Is This a Side Effect?
Melanoma medication side effects can be deadly if not treated

Smartphone Apps Are Not Doctors
Melanoma was not accurately diagnosed by smartphone application

One Rx Better Than Another For Melanoma?
Vemurafenib helps advanced melanoma patients live longer than dacarbazine
Melanoma Latest Videos

Skin Cancer: Examining Skin Growths
You know that something strange has cropped up on your body, but what it is has you clueless. Check out this video for help!

Understanding Melanoma
Melanoma is the most rare-and the most serious-type of skin cancer. Learn more about melanoma in this video.

Treating Melanoma
If left untreated, melanoma can be fatal. Luckily, there are a host of options that can prevent this.

Screening for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America today. How will your doctor know if you have it?

Sun Block: What's the Big Deal?
Don't assume that you can forget the sunblock when the weather's cloudy. A strong dose of SPF is necessary even when it's rainy out! Watch this video to learn why, and how you can prevent skin cancer.

What is a Mole?
"It's a beauty mark, not a mole!" you may say. But there's no reason to sugarcoat them. Moles are perfectly normal-- except when they develop into skin cancer. Learn about the difference.

The ABC's of Mole Inspection
Moles are harmless, but when they start to exhibit certain warning signs, you should go to a dermatologist and get them checked out. How do you know what to look for? Well, we'll tell you!









