Melanoma

Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel and the eye. Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes.

Melanoma Stories

Google 'Tanning' And Your Result May Soon Be A Cancer Warning

Researchers suggest Google's ad tools can deliver targeted cancer prevention messages among users searching for tanning beds and salons.
The Taller You Are, The Higher Your Cancer Risk

For every 10-centimeter increase in height, cancer risk increases by 18 percent in women and 11 percent in men: study.
Even After Beating Cancer, Young Adults Spend A Lot Of Time Hospitalized

After living disease-free for at least five years, young adult cancer survivors were hospitalized 1.5 times as often as people in a control group.
Dangerous #SunBurnArt Is Taking Over Social Media [PHOTOS]

Sunburn art, or purposely burning your skin in the name of "art," is sweeping social media despite doctors' warnings.
Mo' Sex, Mo' Problems: Why Viagra Increases Men's Melanoma Risk

Men who take Viagra do have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but it's not the drug's ingredients that cause this correlation.
Parkinson's Disease Has Link To 16 Types of Cancer In Taiwan

In Taiwan, Parkinson's disease could likely mean a cancer diagnosis.
Melanomas That Grow Outside Of Moles May Be More Dangerous

Though many people associate melanoma with growing on moles, those that don't may be more dangerous.
Woman Has Gums Turn Black From Rare Skin Cancer [PHOTOS]

A woman in South Korea discovered she had a rare skin cancer of the mouth after her upper gums turned black.
Inexpensive Vitamin B Supplement Cuts Risk Of Common Skin Cancers

Newly discovered vitamin B supplement benefits may be a future routine for sun protection.
Personalized Cancer Treatment: More Effective Than Just Guessing

New device implanted in tumors allows doctors to administer patient-specific drug regimes tailored to their types of cancer.
All-Inclusive Vacations Have Increased Retirees' Skin Cancer Risk [VIDEO]

Retired people are seven times more likely to develop skin cancer compared to their parents’ generation.
The Link Between Your Cup Of Joe And Your Chances Of Getting Cancer

Previous research has shown coffee consumption may prevent against non-malignant melanoma. But the latest results suggest it may protect against malignant melanoma, too.

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