Read More Bob Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma which ultimately claimed his life. Knowing the warning signs of this rare form of melanoma, finding it and treating it early enough can make the difference between life and death. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. Sadly, Marley did not celebrate as …
Read More Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans, but hopping into a tanning bed won’t help. Here’s why visible light therapy is a safer, more effective way to ease symptoms. The winter season can bring joy to many people each year — it’s time for holiday decorations, winter sports and cozy nights with hot cocoa by the fireplace. …
Read More Destination Healthy Skin Concludes Its 2021 Journey The pandemic did not stop us! Although our journey was delayed, the Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program hit the road from August to November 2021, holding events in 21 communities around the country. Hope and Progress This lifesaving program brought hope and progress in the fight against …
Read More I’d had a few skin cancers removed before, all basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), the most common type. But when I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on my scalp, it seemed different, and a little more scary. (You can read more about it in my story “A Hole in My Head.”) I asked C. William Hanke, …
Read More America’s most common cancer is a fierce adversary – striking more than 9,500 people each day. And every year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Yet, compared to other cancers, the dangers of skin cancer are less widely known. That’s one reason why, year after year, countless people suffer …
Read More A skin biopsy is a routine procedure in which a dermatologist removes a small sample of skin, which then goes to a lab for further examination under a microscope by a specially trained physician. Biopsies are used to help your doctor diagnose a variety of skin conditions, including infections, skin disorders and skin cancer. Sometimes, the result of …
Read More Sue Manber’s story could be anyone’s. In October 2012, her daughter, Sarina, asked, “Mom, what’s that on your nose?” “That” looked like a harmless little pimple, but Sue booked an appointment with a dermatologist. “He did a biopsy and afterwards, I thought nothing more about it,” Sue said. A Shocking Diagnosis On New Year’s Eve, Sue got a …
Read More Inspired by family tragedy, a teenager uses her voice in the fight against skin cancer to speak up against tanning and raise funds to support The Skin Cancer Foundation. Alexis Schweitzer knows all too well that skin cancer is deadly and devastating. Her grandfather lost his battle with melanoma before she was born, robbing Alexis of the opportunity …
Read More Join the #GivingTuesday movement and give – whether it’s a donation or the power of your voice – to support the fight against skin cancer. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that reminds us that when we team up, we can make a profound difference in people’s lives. Every year, this spirit of unity …
Read More If you have a scar, congratulations! Think of it as a badge of courage and healing. Our expert dermatologists tell how to nurture a new scar to get the best outcome — and, if needed, how to fix an older scar to make it look better. Almost no one gets through life without a few scars. You can …
