Skin Cancer
By Karen Lavender
Skin cancer is another common type of cancer. As the name suggests, skin cancer is a cancerous condition of skin.
Types of skin cancer
There are three types of skin cancers: basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer and the dangerous malignant melanoma. Since skin cancer is very closely associated to skin pigmentation, […]

Melanoma
By Max Bellamy
A melanoma is a malignant tumor that originates in melanocytes, which are cells responsible for generating melanin (pigment that gives color to skin, hair and eyes and is strongest in moles). Melanomas, therefore, are generally brown or black. Sometimes, melanomas stop generating pigment. In such cases, the melanomas are red, pink, purple or […]

Is the Sun Really Responsible for Skin Cancer?
By Anitta Viali
I remember about 20 years ago, all the commercials were praising Coppertone for helping to get sun tan. Now we have gone in another extreme: sun all of a sudden has become an enemy and we all need protection, otherwise we get skin cancer. People are […]

Melanoma Can Affect The Toenail
By Mandy Fain
Melanoma is a cancerous growth of melanocytes that produce melanin. The type of melanoma that typically affects the toenail is acral lentiginous melanoma. In the United States, acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed melanomas. It also is the most common form of melanoma in […]

Saving Your Skin-With Green Tea
By Jon Stout
Green tea has become the miracle drink of recent years. It is mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People in the Far East have been turning to green tea for various ailments for centuries, so it isn t […]

An Overview of Skin Cancer
By John Grimes
Cancer is a scary subject and comes in many forms. Skin cancer is one of the more prevalent versions and, unfortunately, one most people do not take seriously enough.
Imagine sitting in a doctor s office and being told you have cancer. Although cancer treatment has come a long way, […]

Skin Cancer Prevention - How Can I Live an Active Lifestyle and Still Protect Myself from Skin Cance
By Colleen Moriarty
With all we know now about the damage that the sun can cause, you may feel as though you need to hide under an umbrella all summer. And no wonder: Exposure to the sun s UVA […]