Skin Cancer - Page 5

October 9, 2023

Cancer screenings: Here are 5 types and critical information to know about each

Since screening methods vary for different types of cancer, Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, an internal medicine specialist at Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City, breaks down each of these five.

September 3, 2023

Merkel cell carcinoma, the disease that killed Jimmy Buffett: What to know about this illness

Music icon Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday from merkel cell carcinoma, a disease he had been fighting for four years. Here's what you should know about the rare but aggressive form of skin cancer.

July 5, 2023

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

Summer is a popular time to hit the beach. Follow-up skin checks and smart sunscreen use are still extremely important to protect your body from harmful cancerous sun rays.

May 31, 2023

Here's how to soak up the sun responsibly this summer

Dr. Arash Akhavan shares ways to prevent skin cancer and what signs to look for on 'America's Newsroom.'

May 31, 2023

Short questions with Dana Perino

For a new round of "Short questions with Dana Perino," here are questions for a New York City dermatologist — and smart, thoughtful answers to help everyone take good care of their skin.

May 19, 2023

What SPF should your sunscreen have? Find out how it may help premature aging and skin cancer

While fun in the sun may be top of mind this summer, make sure to put on your sunscreen and safe clothing to avoid skin cancer and other risks from sunburn.

April 24, 2023

Be well: Catch skin cancer warning signs early with regular self-exams

Early detection and treatment is key to catching and treating skin cancer successfully. Doctors recommend performing regular self-exams. Here is the latest "Be Well" series article.

April 4, 2023

Hugh Jackman undergoes biopsies for cancer scare, emphasizes sunscreen use

Hugh Jackman, wearing a bandage, shared to his Instagram that he had recently underwent two biopsies to see if cells on his nose were cancerous.

March 3, 2023

Basal cell carcinoma, the skin cancer removed from Joe Biden's chest: What to know

A biopsy has confirmed that President Joe Biden had basal cell carcinoma; doctors say the cancerous tissue was removed. Here's what you need to know about this common form of skin cancer.

March 3, 2023

White House: Biden had basal cell cancerous legion removed from chest

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary provides insight into the cancerous tissue President Biden had successfully removed, telling 'The Story' that type of cancer is probably the 'least concerning.'