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 ...

Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...

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 ...

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the U.S. and, for years, dermatologists have stressed the importance of getting your spots checked to screen for skin cancer as a result.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. In fact, one in five Americans will develop some form of the disease in their lifetime. Most insurance plans cover skin cancer screenings or counseling ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is not enough evidence to assess the benefits and harms of skin cancer screening in asymptomatic people.

In an update to its 2016 recommendations for skin cancer screening, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has once again determined that there is not enough evidence to recommend for or ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take?

SHREVEPORT, La. - Melanoma Monday is a part of an awareness campaign during National Melanoma Month . Each year, the first Monday in May is dedicated to raising awareness about skin cancer in hopes of ...

LEAWOOD, Kan. -- A national foundation hits the road to remind Americans about a critical health screening that is often overlooked. The Skin Cancer Foundation arrived with it’s mobile screening rooms ...