Melanoma Special Issue | CURE

January 21, 2016

I am not fearless. But, despite all that this disease has taken from me, I will fight to take something back.

January 21, 2016

Over time, a feeling of exhaustion and burnout, known as "caregiver fatigue," can make it increasingly difficult to take care of a loved one who has cancer.

January 21, 2016

For some patients, doctors recommend treatment after surgery to reduce the risk of melanoma developing again.

January 19, 2016

When talking or reading about cancer these days, immunotherapy seems to be the magic word.

January 17, 2016

Amid all the excitement over recently approved immunotherapies and targeted drugs for the treatment of later-stage melanoma is an important emerging message: In many cases, two is better than one.

January 14, 2016

Melanoma has been a primary focus in immunotherapy research because of intriguing evidence that some people's immune systems are better able to keep the cancer in check.

January 14, 2016

What should be done to protect children from the sun's harmful rays? The same multi-pronged approach that experts recommend for adults.

January 09, 2016

Surviving melanoma can mean lifelong skin checks, scars and, in some cases, long-term medical treatment.

January 06, 2016

Recent FDA approvals have added to the growing number of treatment options for patients with advanced melanoma.

December 28, 2015

After a cancer diagnosis, patients and their caregivers must decide how much information to share with loved ones, and who should manage the communication plan.

December 27, 2015

Using sunscreen and protective clothing are good preventive measures.

December 23, 2015

By learning how to identify melanoma, patients can seek early diagnoses, potentially minimizing their treatment needs.