Any new lesion or growth on your skin can be a cause for concern. You might wonder if it’s a harmless age spot or melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. The problem is, it’s often ...

Cancer cells can be very deceptive as they develop in our bodies, often not revealing their existence immediately. Sometimes, ...

Cancer cells, as they develop in our bodies, can be pretty deceptive, often not revealing their presence immediately.

Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin—the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in your eyes and, rarely, in ...

The Cancer Institute NSW has revealed the top hotspots for melanoma across the state. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers among young Australians and the third-most diagnosed cancer in NSW.

These are the most common forms of skin cancer, and are collectively referred to as non-melanoma skin cancers. These arise within the top layer of the skin and can appear on any sun-exposed area of ...

Many people are confused by the melanoma aspect of this type of eye cancer, as melanoma is most commonly associated with the skin. Melanomas develop from melanocytes, cells that contain the dark ...

Doctors took a skin graft from her groin to cover her thumb where her nail used to be. Dr Choudhury warned UV exposure can accelerate the growth of subungual melanoma. “This is basically a tanning bed ...