Melanoma is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects white patients, but that misconception has deadly consequences. While ... Read More
Melanoma
This Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Patients With Advanced Melanoma
(HealthDay News) — A decade of patient follow-up finds a combo of two immunotherapy drugs can greatly extend survival for people with ... Read More
How Skin Cancer Looks Different for Black People
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer only makes up about two percent of all the types of cancer that affect Black Americans. ... Read More
Beauty Mark Or Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer has been a hot topic lately. Are Blacks at risk? How do you get it? What does skin cancer look like? Contrary to popular belief ... Read More
Black History of Health: Bob Marley
Almost 43 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with melanoma skin cancer that ... Read More
Is It Just A Mole Or Cancer? Here’s How to Tell…
Spots and dots, being a freckled-faced person I am no stranger to beauty marks, but understanding the difference between unique beauty ... Read More
One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer
When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life. Dermatologists ... Read More
Men & Melanoma: What To Know Before Going Shirtless This Summer
For the most part, it’s pretty safe to say the majority of people know the importance of wearing sunscreen before and during sun exposure, ... Read More
Model Slick Woods Diagnosed With Cancer after Dentists Appointment
Slick Woods, who you may know as Rihanna’s muse for Fenty, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. On Tuesday, ... Read More
The Truth About Melanoma
Melanoma is the skin cancer that took the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, at the age of 36. It is the most dangerous type ... Read More
4 Smart Sun-Safety Habits To Reduce Cancer Risk
Summer is here and I know you are excited about wearing sandals, shorts, and sundresses. The weather is warm and sunny and nature ... Read More
5 Surprising Things That Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (It’s Not Just The Sun!)
While most skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, research pinpoints less obvious risks for developing the abnormal ... Read More
