Cancer therapies can cause significant skin, scalp, and nail side effects in nearly two-thirds of patients, impacting comfort ...

Skin cancer on the scalp may take the form of growths such as ulcers, moles, and sores. These growths can change in color, size, and shape. Treatment options vary depending on the type of skin cancer.

Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks she was referring to skin care, of course—but when it ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.

There is snow on the mountains, so skin cancer is not likely front of mind for most people in the Okanagan. On the other hand ...

Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a shiny bump or red patch on sun-exposed skin. Aside from appearance, some skin cancers may feel tender, itchy, or painful, or may bleed. Early detection of skin ...

As a kidney transplant recipient, Paris Malachias was accustomed to dealing with skin cancer. But when a biopsy showed that ...

Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...

When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you’ll likely want to show care and concern in many ways — notes of encouragement, a helping hand, or even a well-considered care package.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research includes fundamental studies of the mutations that drive development of skin cancer and clinical trials that test new ways to deploy the immune system against ...