Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...

When caught and treated early, skin cancer is highly curable. When allowed to progress, however, it can cause disfigurement and even death. Skin cancer is the world’s most common cancer; here in the U ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, ...

The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The fourth sunniest state in the United States with the highest average elevation, Colorado also has the nation’s highest per-capita rate of skin ...

Every year, five million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. "Skin cancer affects actually more Americans yearly than all other cancer diagnoses combined," said Dr. Tiffany Libby, a ...

You already know it’s worth giving your skin a regular look-over for anything new or suspicious. But if your scanning process tends to be a quick once-over, there’s no better time than now to get a ...