Skin Cancer/Melanoma

A breast cancer and melanoma survivor clears her household and cancer clutter.

CURE spoke with Jason Luke, M.D., about some of the pressing topics in the field of immunotherapy.

Two-time cancer survivor and motivational clutter clearing author shares some ways to prepare and to share going into the holidays and beyond.

To best help the melanoma community, the FDA must not only approve medications, but also focus on cancer prevention.

This breast cancer and melanoma cancer survivor is done playing the "I'm not good enough" tape.

It can be difficult for caregivers and friends to find the right words when talking about a loved one’s cancer.

President Barack Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law, allocating more than $6 billion for precision medicine, research, drug abuse prevention and mental health over the next decade.

Immunotherapy agents have their own set of side effects, and managing them quickly and efficiently is key.

WITH THREE “CHECKPOINT-INHIBITING” IMMUNOTHERAPIES NOW FDA-approved for the treatment of melanoma, we all need to be attuned to the unique grouping of side effects that can arise when patients take these medications.

Checking skin with a trained partner can help to identify suspicious moles that may be skin cancer.

A tiny fraction of melanoma is inherited.

Even in winter and cold climates, you need to protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays which can lead to cancer.

How and why I've chosen to live my cancer in the public eye.

Growing scientific insights have led to the swift development of treatments for advanced melanoma, leaving doctors to iron out details about their application.

What happens after the surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation are done?

Melanoma should not be considered to be in a "special category" that responds well to immunotherapy, according to Christian M. Capitini, M.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin.

A week of surfing at cancer camp.

The House of Representatives just passed the 21st Century Cures Act, providing over $6 billion for health initiatives.

Six-year breast cancer survivor is still unhappy with brain fog, even this far out from chemotherapy treatments.

A combination of topical drugs may reduce lesions that eventually grow into cancer, according to a recent study.

A panel of experts recently discussed the evolving field of immunotherapy for solid tumor types.

Immunotherapy continues to advance in melanoma and other solid tumor types as new combinations and biomarkers are being explored.

Here are some tips to make the holiday season go more smoothly.

A recent study outlined both the risks and benefits of sun exposure. Authors say that sensible sun exposure (without getting sun burn) may actually decrease a person's risk of getting melanoma.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivors shares thoughts to fight cancer fatigue from a book by Christiane Northrup, M.D.