Scientists have discovered that disabling a protein helps shrink skin cancer tumors and reactivates the immune system.

A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors' ability to evade attack by the body's immune system, a new study shows. Led by researchers at ...

Nerve fibers within melanomas can slow their growth, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings help clarify the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and may ...

Pearly lumps or red patches of skin are worth speaking to your doctor about.

Summer days at the beach, pool or in the garden can lead to accidental sunburn if we’re not careful, which may increase the ...

Antioxidant-rich foods help protect cells from damage that may otherwise lead to cancer. The most important way to prevent skin cancer is to reduce your exposure to harmful ultraviolet (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 ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.

Tumors need two things to thrive: a good blood supply and a way to keep the immune system at bay. Scientists have discovered the protein that helps skin cancer achieve both, and proved that disabling ...