Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer.

One in five Americans develop skin cancer at some point in their life and nearly 10,000 people are diagnosed in the United ...

As you get ready to enjoy time outdoors, doctors said early spring is a critical time for a skin cancer self-examination ...

Skin cancer awareness campaigns have long focused on sunscreen and prevention, but according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Christopher, that conversation is missing a critical piece: ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. State-reported data in Arizona identified a massive detection gap: 215 melanomas in a year compared to the average ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read some articles about a new method for detecting early skin cancer. It's called SolarScan, and it was developed in Australia. Is anyone in the United States using it?

Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

“Save your own skin.” You’ve likely heard that phrase bandied about when referring to protecting oneself from various dangers in life. Never has that saying been so appropriate as when we’re talking ...