Got 5 minutes? That's all it takes to check yourself for skin cancer. Aug. 23, 2013— -- intro: Got 5 minutes? That's all it takes to check yourself for skin cancer, the most common type of cancer ...

Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...

Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as ...

You already know it’s worth giving your skin a regular look-over for anything new or suspicious. But if your scanning process tends to be a quick once-over, there’s no better time than now to get a ...

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, which affects about one in five Americans. UVB radiation is the most closely associated with sunburn, skin cancer ...

Check your arms. If you count more than 11 moles, on your right arm in particular, you may be at a higher risk for skin cancer, say the authors of a new study. Counting moles on the body is one way ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Is skin cancer hereditary? My 63-year-old brother died of melanoma in 2021, and I’m wondering whether I’m at higher risk. — Younger Sister Dear Younger: While long-term sun exposure ...

Skin cancer -- the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in your skin -- is the most common of all human cancers. About 1 in 5 Americans will get some type of skin cancer in their lifetime, and more ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Skin cancer is by far the ...

Last spring, I noticed an unusual mark on my torso that hadn’t been there before. It had a circular shape to it and was a bit darker than the rest of my skin. I showed it to my primary care physician ...