New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's skin-cancer removal treatment Friday underscored the importance of preventive screening protecting yourself from the sun. The 66-year-old governor announced a day earlier ...

Founder and CEO of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy “beat cancer,” he said Wednesday after being asked during a podcast filming about a visible scar and bandage on his neck. The 47-year-old told host ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent announcement that she will have a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, removed this week may have many wondering what causes skin cancer and about the most ...

Kevin Jonas is urging people to get their moles checked in the wake of a recent health scare. The 36-year-old lead guitarist of the Jonas Brothers shared last week that he has basal cell carcinoma, ...

The FDA has approved the first treatment for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. Vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech Inc.), a hedgehog pathway inhibitor, received indications for ...

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 ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have basal cell skin cancer on my face and am scheduled to have Mohs surgery. Can you describe what will happen during the procedure? DEAR READER: Skin cancer is the most common ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...