Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...
SLUCare Department of Dermatology, in partnership with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), will be offering free skin cancer screenings on Saturday, May 10, marking the 28th year of this event.
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Understanding skin cancer

Q: How often should I have a skin cancer screening? A: Generally, adults should have a full-body skin exam once a year. However, if you have a history of skin cancer, numerous moles, fair skin, or a ...
The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute is holding its May cancer screening event at West Penn Cancer Institute. The clinic will be held on Saturday, May 17. Registration is already open to AHN ...
It’s almost summer, and when this time of year approaches, it’s a good reminder to check your skin. May is skin cancer awareness month, and dermatologists at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist used ...
ST PAUL, Minn. — After a long, cold winter, many people are itchin' to peel off the layers and soak up the sun. But before you do, local health workers want to offer the public some peace of mind.
Skin cancer, the most common global malignancy, is linked to ultraviolet (UV)-driven serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)synthesis, with its controversial role possibly reflecting cumulative UV ...
Older adults face unique risks for skin cancer due to long-term sun exposure and age-related changes. Skin cancer is becoming more common in older adult populations around the world. According to the ...