Melanoma

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The Center for Precision Medicine: The future of cancer care is here
Unlocking the genomic mysteries of cancer — that’s the lifelong passion that has driven the career of Stephen Gruber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.  He’s the Eva and Ming Hsieh Family Director’s...
31 facts about skin cancer
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, here are 31 facts — one per day —  to provide some vital information and bust a few myths about the...
Here’s what you need to do to protect your skin against cancer (infographic)
Click the image above to download the Sun Safety Shopping List infographic Summer is fast approaching — and so is skin cancer season. The skin is the body's largest organ...
A Melanoma Patient’s Fight for Survival
In 2017, Shalone Javier, a mother of five, found a small dark mark on her left thigh. The spot appeared out of nowhere, which concerned her, so she went to...
5 things to know about skin cancer with Christiane Querfeld, M.D., Ph.D.
Christiane Querfeld, M.D., Ph.D. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy. Most forms are not life-threatening, except for the rarest form, melanoma. However, even this most aggressive form of...
5 tips to help protect your kids' skin
You already know how important it is to guard against the harmful rays of the sun. But how sun-savvy are your children?   Did you know that just a few...
Emerging tools prove effective against lymphedema
City of Hope is on a quest to minimize — and perhaps one day eradicate — lymphedema, a residual effect of cancer that produces swelling ranging from mild to...
6 skin-protection tips for the chilly months
You know sunscreen is a must when you hit the beach. But during the cooler days of winter, it’s easy to let your skin-protection habits slip. “People tend to think...
5 things to know about skin cancer
A human melanoma cell line growing in tissue culture Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy. Most forms are not life-threatening, except for the rarest form, melanoma. However, even...
Skin cancer in people of color: Assessing risks and taking action
It's a common fallacy that skin cancers do not affect people with darker skin tones, but recent studies show a somewhat different reality. While it is true that, as a...