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The latest skin cancer news, advice, and information, including screening, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and real-life stories about people living with these diseases.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosing Stage 4 Melanoma

Learn what to expect at the dermatologist and the tools they'll use to diagnosed this skin cancer after it has spread beyond the original lesion.

ByEileen Bailey

The Latest

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9 Things Every Melanoma Survivor Should Know

You beat your melanoma. Hooray! But now what? Get clear on what’s in store after surviving this serious form of skin cancer.

ByKrista Bennett DeMaio
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How to Persuade a Loved One to Get a Skin Check

Any suspicious spot deserves a close look. Here’s how to persuade a reluctant friend or family member to see a derm.

ByKrista Bennett DeMaio
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8 Complementary Treatments for Stage 4 Melanoma

Your plan will include meds, but there are a slew of other therapies that can ease pain, boost stamina, and manage stress.

ByKrista Bennett DeMaio
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How to Spot Different Types of Skin Cancer

While you know to look for an odd mole, that’s not the only trouble sign. Learn the symptoms for six kinds of skin cancer.

ByHolly Pevzner
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10 Ways to Tell if a Mole Is Cancerous

A spot doesn’t need to look like trouble to cause a lot of it! Learn the subtle signs your mole may be malignant.

ByHolly Pevzner
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9 Sneaky Warning Signs of Melanoma You Might Miss

Melanoma doesn't always look like a funny mole. Here, the not-so-obvious red flags of the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

ByKrista Bennett DeMaio
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13 Things Everyone Should Know About Melanoma

It’s the least common, but most dangerous, of all skin cancers. Here's how to spot it, treat it, and survive it.

ByKrista Bennett DeMaio
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How Do Damaged Skin Cells Turn Into Stage 4 Melanoma?

Learn how damaged skin cells can mutate and make their way from the topmost layer of the skin to distant organs.

ByBarbara O'Dair
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Bookmark-worthy Resources for Stage 4 Melanoma

These organizations, support groups, and influencers are here to help you navigate life with advanced melanoma.

ByBarbara O'Dair
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Why Is Melanoma so Deadly? And Other Top Skin Cancer Qs

We tackle your most pressing questions about this serious form of skin cancer.

ByBarbara O'Dair

Meet the Experts

Eileen Bailey
Health Writer

Eileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.

Stephanie Stephens
Health Writer

Stephanie Stephens is a digital journalist, audio/video producer and host, specializing in health and celebrities.