The Mayo Clinic says melanoma starts in the melanocytes, or the cells that make the pigment (melanin) giving skin its color. Melanoma starts on the skin that usually gets sun exposure, so arms, back, ...

In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. A research team from UZH and USZ has now discovered that a factor secreted by tumor cells is responsible for ...

CORONADO, CALIF. — According to Christopher J. Arpey, MD, there is no single best approach to treating lentigo maligna (LM) and LM melanoma (LMM), but Mohs micrographic surgery is a sensible option in ...

Sarah, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with a malignant skin cancer that was discovered during her treatment for breast cancer, a spokesperson said. The melanoma was found after several moles ...

On Monday, Sarah Ferguson revealed that she’s been diagnosed with skin cancer. The Duchess of York, who is also known as “Fergie,” shared the news in an emotional Instagram post. “I have been taking ...