Scientific research suggests some UV filters found in sunscreens may cause an increase in reactive oxygen species leading to increased risk of melanoma.

Nov 16, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

Are tanning beds safe? What about UVA and UVB light? Can you get a beautiful tan without harming skin or compromising immune response? Experts talk to Suite101.

Jan 12, 2009 - Maryan Pelland

In its many forms - Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) - skin cancer is very common in Australian men.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The number of people with skin cancer is rising. What's causing this disturbing increase?

Mar 24, 2010 - Kristie Leong

Learn the basic facts about basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, as well as some statistics on skin cancer occurrence.

Jan 11, 2008 - Leigh VanDeWalker

The most common cancer in the United States is skin cancer. Many skin cancers are caused by the sun. Learn about different types of skin cancers below.

Apr 27, 2010 - Mary Ann George

Did you know that cats can get skin cancer just like people? They can, and knowing the risk factors and early warning signs is key to early treatment.

Jul 30, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg

Melanomas, even just 1 mm in depth, can be dangerous. They can reappear in vital organs long after the original lesion has been cut out of the skin.

Feb 3, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

White cats and older cats have higher cancer risks, especially for skin tumors, which are more likely to be malignant in cats. Sun exposure can be a factor.

Aug 14, 2008 - Darlene Norris

Skin cancers are a growing concern, especially among Americans 65 and older. By limiting your exposure to the sun, you can protect yourself from skin cancers.

Jul 7, 2008 - Venice Kichura

The danger comes when the abnormal cell growth becomes so severe that the purpose of the individual cell is destroyed and the organ involved can no longer function.

Oct 16, 2009 - Diane Evans

Vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS) is an aggressive, fast-growing feline cancer that is often fatal. Both rabies and feline leukemia vaccinations have been linked to VAS.

Aug 14, 2008 - Darlene Norris

The cause of thyroid cancer isn't fully understood, but certain factors can place you at a greater risk of developing the disease.

Oct 14, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

People do not inherit cancer but instead inherit an increased risk of getting cancer.

Feb 8, 2008 - Barry Starr

The pancreas makes many enzymes and hormones that are essential to life, but pancreatic cancer will disrupt the gland's function and lead to death.

Oct 11, 2011 - John Howe

Ultraviolet radiation causes damage to the skin including skin cancer, both melanoma and carcinoma. Here is a summary of the causes, symptoms & treatments.

Oct 21, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

Learn about the types of skin cancer and ways to keep safe outdoors with information provided by the AAD and Skin Cancer Foundation.

May 21, 2010 - Lara Johns

There are a variety of treatments for skin cancer. Find out about surgical and non-surgical treatments used on non-melanomas with high success rates.

Jul 26, 2010 - Jo Jackson

Acanthosis nigricans is a dark and velvety thickening of the skin in the armpits, neck and other body folds and a marker for certain internal malignancies.

Apr 23, 2010 - Hanish Babu