The American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies from skin cancer every hour. This year, it’s estimated that there will be more than 73 thousand new cases of melanoma, which is the most deadly form of skin cancer. But you can reduce your ri…

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer.

Deborah Connatser, a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Southeastern Dermatology in Knoxville, talks about Melanoma Awareness Month. She and Dr. Doppelt stress the importance of protecting your skin and getting annual skin screens to detect ha…

Here’s a startling fact: Skin cancer is the most prevalent kind of cancer, with more than one million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Of these cases, a majority fall into one of the t…

Wearing sunscreen isn’t the only thing you can do to be vigilant in the fight against skin cancer. Another essential component to keeping your skin healthy is a monthly head-to-toe self-exam to keep an eye out for any suspicious lesions or changing spo…