HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Melanoma Monday was on May 5, it is a nationwide awareness effort urging people to perform skin checks and take preventive measures against the deadliest form of skin cancer.

As part of “Melanoma May” and Skin Cancer Awareness in May, cancer experts from Intermountain Health want the public to know the facts about melanoma and skin cancer prevention. Melanoma is the most ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The risk of melanoma has increased in people under 40, especially women, according to health experts. Early detection is key—melanoma is highly treatable when caught early, and a ...

Melanoma Monday is on May 5 and one skin cancer survivor is sharing her story to raise awareness about the deadliest form of skin cancer—especially in sun-prone states like Oklahoma. Melanoma Monday ...

The "ugly duckling" sign, a dermatological clue, identifies moles that stand out from others in size, shape, color, or ...

In the age of personalized health care, bad news can find us when we least expect it. For me, getting diagnosed with a melanoma came as a nondescript email as I sat in the kitchen chatting with my ...

Monthly self-checks can be a helpful way to recognize early symptoms of conditions such as cancer. People may benefit from checking body parts such as the breasts, chest, testicles, and skin monthly.

Freckles are small, light brown spots that increase in number and darkness with sun exposure. Freckles themselves are not skin damage, but indicate sun sensitivity, increasing risk for sun damage. New ...

Maryland resident James Riordan assumed the mole on his cheek was harmless until his wife pointed it out and encouraged him to have it examined. "I pointed it out to my dermatologist, and she probably ...

In the age of personalized health care, bad news can find us when we least expect it. For me, getting diagnosed with a melanoma came as a nondescript email as I sat in the kitchen chatting with my ...