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Skin Cancer

Brandon Blackstock died of melanoma: What is it?

  • Aug 13, 2025
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Teddi Mellencamp of 'Real Housewives' reveals she has more tumors

  • Mar 7, 2025

Sam Champion shares his skin cancer treatment journey

  • Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Jonas gets surgery to remove skin cancer

  • Jun 14, 2024

Popular gaming streamer Ninja reveals skin cancer diagnosis at 32

  • Mar 27, 2024

Richard Simmons shares he has been diagnosed with skin cancer

  • Mar 20, 2024

Actress Christie Brinkley diagnosed with cancer

  • Mar 14, 2024

Cancer deaths declining, but increase in some types for young adults

  • Jan 17, 2024

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San's skin cancer journey: how to protect your skin

  • Oct 16, 2024
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Sam Champion returns after undergoing skin cancer treatment

  • Oct 16, 2024
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Gov. Hochul back to work after skin cancer removal procedure

  • Sep 13, 2024
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NY Gov. Hochul returns to work after skin cancer procedure

  • Sep 13, 2024
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Nurses raise awareness about skin cancer in Black community

  • Jun 19, 2023
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Check your body as summer approaches

  • May 17, 2022
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Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Aims to Raise $1 Million for Cancer Research

  • Sep 15, 2021
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This new device can instantly remove sun damage in 10 minutes!

  • Feb 18, 2021

Latest Stories

Experts say there are misconceptions about sunscreen and new research on effectiveness

Sunscreen is a tried and true method of protection. It may seem obvious, but ABC13 found there are misconceptions and new research on sunscreen effectiveness.

  • May 22, 2023

Does Biden have cancer? Lesion removed from chest was basal cell carcinoma, doctor says

A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden's chest last month was cancerous, his doctor said.

  • Mar 3, 2023

Long Island man credits his vigilance after nearly 20 melanoma surgeries

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with summer right around the corner, it's a good reminder to check -- and protect -- your skin, especially for those who are at high risk for melanomas.

  • May 17, 2022
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Canucks equipment manager thanks Kraken fan who noticed his melanoma from behind the bench

Unsure if the Canucks assistant equipment manager was aware of a mole, a Kraken fan banged on the glass window to catch his attention and showed him a message she had typed on her phone.

  • Jan 3, 2022
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Hugh Jackman urges fans to wear sunscreen after undergoing skin biopsy

He was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, in 2013.

  • Aug 4, 2021