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Melanoma at Age 15 – a Young Warrior’s Battle
Melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer, is very rare in children and teens. But it can happen to young people, as Kaili Arntson discovered when she was just 15 years old. In 2019, Kaili enjoyed the life...
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Looking for Clues: Lesser-Known Signs of Skin Cancer
By Jen Singer Skin cancers don’t all look alike. You can study the warning signs for the three most common types, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, on The Skin Cancer...
View ArticleShould I Take My Child to the Dermatologist? What to Know About Childhood...
Diaper rash, chicken pox, eczema — there are lot of childhood health concerns on every parent’s radar. Skin cancer may not top the list of things parents worry about, but those with a family history of...
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Skin Cancer Risk in the Military
The brave men and women who serve our country know they accept some risks, but they may not know that one of them is skin cancer. We asked Jonathan L. Bingham, MD, a Mohs surgeon in Great Falls,...
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Ask The Expert: Can Skin Cancer Come Back?
Q: I recently had a skin cancer removed, and I’m worried about recurrence. I know I’m now at higher risk for more skin cancers, but can that same cancer come back even after it’s been treated? A: The...
View ArticleBack to Basics: Understanding the World’s Most Common Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, when interest in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment is high. Hopefully you’ve learned something new from The Skin Cancer Foundation that can help keep...
View ArticleQuiz: How Much Do You Know About Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than 5 million people each year. Despite its prevalence, it’s a disease that’s not well understood by many. How much do you...
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From Beauty Mark to Melanoma
Chrissy Carbone has always had moles on her skin. She never dreamed that the innocent-looking “beauty marks” could become life-threatening. While it’s true that common moles are not dangerous, Chrissy...
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We Don’t Want to Scare You, But …
… because too many people still think skin cancer is “no big deal,” maybe we want to scare you a bit. Despite recent advances in detection and treatment, skin cancer is a serious disease that can have...
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Skin Cancer Is Serious
“I never knew how serious it could be. It wasn’t until I found out that the melanoma had spread to my lymph nodes that I realized it is a serious, serious disease that can kill you.” – Chelsea,...
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Play On, Jimmy Buffett
His fans adored him for the salt-rimmed, worry-free lifestyle he espoused. Now his enormous following has given him a posthumous role as a skin cancer awareness-raiser. I’ll bet you’ve experienced...
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5 Secrets of Sunscreen Users in the U.S.
Americans are notoriously not great at protecting their skin from the sun. One recent national survey found that 11 percent reported not wearing sunscreen at all, and only 13.5 percent said they use...
View ArticleSam Champion’s Skin Cancer Journey: A Wake-Up Call for Regular Skin Exams
Good Morning America host and weather anchor Sam Champion is no stranger to skin cancer. After his first bout with the disease at age 26, Sam has had multiple skin cancers removed and is familiar with...
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