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The growing melanoma risk

The incidence of deadly melanoma on the head and neck has risen steadily in young adults and children.

Sunscreen delays melanoma in mice

Study results suggest applications for preventing deadly skin cancer in humans.

Herpes virus used to fight melanoma

Study shows it helped a minority of patients, but experts say this approach has promise.

Scientists spot what keeps moles from becoming melanomas

Protein that suppresses tumor puts brakes on further cell division.

Moles not most likely spot for melanomas

More than two-thirds of deadly skin cancers occur as new lesions.

Patient Story

‘Relieved of the uncertainty’

After seeing a trend of cancer in her family tree, a 27-year-old sought genetic testing to discover her personal risk.

Patient Story

‘The future is bright’

Hope Looyenga plans for a bright, cancer-free future.

Patient Story

Scared of skin cancer?

Don’t put off getting your moles checked, cautions Audra Brummel, a 27-year-old melanoma patient.

Patient Story

Living Life to the Fullest with Skin Cancer

Less-invasive lymph node surgery has meant faster recovery for stage 3 melanoma patient Sally Coburn, who lives for the people she’s passionate about.

Shield your kids from the sun’s damaging rays

Melanoma is the most common type of skin cancer in younger patients and affects mostly teenagers.

‘I thought this was the end’

A rare cancer therapy gives a Michigan man a second chance at life.

Don’t forget the sunscreen … and the triple latte

Drink up! Scientists find coffee drinkers have lower risk for melanoma.