Skin cancers: malignant tumors arising from abnormal skin cells that invade surrounding tissue and can spread.
Five or more sunburns raise melanoma risk by up to 80%, with age and burn severity shaping outcomes. Experts urge daily sunscreen and preventive care as cases rise across the United States.
A round-up of recent cancer-related reports shows patients benefiting from clinical trials and rare misdiagnoses being corrected. From rectal cancer trials in the UK to cervical cancer misdiagnoses under review, readers are kept informed on treatment advances and patient experiences.