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MelanomaStudy: Lack of Education About Melanoma May Contribute to Black-White Survival Disparities
t’s true that people with darker skin have a lower risk of melanoma. But as a recent study showed, it’s also true that non-Hispanic black Americans are more likely to have lower survival rates when they are diagnosed. That’s partly because compared with non-Hispanic whites, people with darker skin are more often diagnosed with later-stage melanoma (after it’s spread). It’s also because the most common type of melanoma among non-Hispanic blacks—called acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM)—has a lower survival rate.
Melanoma and Thyroid Cancer Survivor Has Inherited Syndrome
Cowden disease is a type of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) caused by a mutation in the PTEN gene. PHTS raises the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including skin, thyroid, breast, endometrial, colorectal, and kidney.
Melanoma Survivor Finds Hope Through Immunotherapy
When Bryant Wieneke started feeling “funky” in April 2016, he figured it was just part of getting older. A urine test revealed abnormal cells, which led to more testing and eventually, a diagnosis of advanced melanoma skin cancer.
Dispelling Myths to Decrease Skin Cancer in Latinos
Having darker skin doesn’t prevent skin cancer. A new study is looking at myths about sun protection and Latinos in order to develop resources to help.
Top 10 Cancer News Stories of 2016
In 2016 we published stories about new findings in cancer risk factors, treatments, and survivorship issues in children and adults. Our writers and editors have chosen the 10 most significant stories of the year.
10 Powerful Survivor Stories From 2016
Our featured survivors share words of inspiration, wisdom, hope, and support in these stories about how their lives have been changed by cancer.
Zebrafish Research Shows Promise for Melanoma, Brain Cancer, and More
American Cancer Society-funded researcher Rodney Stewart, PhD, uses zebrafish to unlock clues to melanoma and pediatric brain tumors.
Melanoma Survivor Gets Help, Shares Hope
When Rosemary Manbachi was being treated for melanoma skin cancer in 2012 and 2013, she received support from her large close-knit family, and sought out resources from her community, including the American Cancer Society.