I’ve been meaning to go to the dermatologist for years. At 32, with pale, freckled skin and a growing number of moles I obsessively monitor, I knew it was important — but I was nervous. Nervous about ...

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 ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

Q: I am a 78-year-old woman who, in my early years, was exposed to many sunny days at the beach. Sunscreen was still a relatively new product in 1954 and not formulated to the standards required to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take?

May 1 marks the beginning of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and that means it’s time to take a moment for some cancer education. As the most common cancer in the U.S., there is a lot to learn after all.