Genetic ancestry may play a key role in how acral melanoma, a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer, develops and behaves, ...

A near-infrared light beam appears harmless, as it is a low-frequency type of light that does not have a dramatic effect but ...

Breakthrough personalized mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 50% when combined with Keytruda, Moderna CEO reveals promising five-year results.

Oregon State University researchers have developed a new nanoparticle-based photothermal therapy that uses a low-power laser ...

If you're young, careful with sunscreen, and don't use tanning beds, it can feel shocking or unfair to ...

Lower melanoma risk by reducing sun exposure. Use sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, wear protective clothing, seek shade, and conduct regular skin checks.

A new study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests U.S. veterans exposed to Agent Orange may face a higher risk of developing ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma. I had a wide excision and was told to follow up ...

A newly identified driver of melanoma growth not only promotes tumor blood supply but also helps tumors evade immune attack.

A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors' ability to evade ...

Prior exposure to Vietnam War-era herbicide, Agent Orange, may increase veterans’ odds of having acral melanoma by ...

New nanoparticles eliminate melanoma tumors in mice using a low-power near-infrared laser, offering a precise, minimally ...