Gary Shreck Thu, Oct 9, 2008 | Add a comment Gary Shreck knows what it's like to be diagnosed with cancer. He's received that diagnosis four times in his life. But having battled and beaten two rounds of skin cancer, colon cancer and most...

Gloria O’Neil Thu, Oct 9, 2008 | Add a comment Gloria O’Neil, 84, has undergone a few medical procedures through the years. Bouts with three different forms of cancer, however, don’t rank among her worst experience. Not even the 1965...

Understanding Cancer Terminology Thu, Oct 9, 2008 | Add a comment Acute: Symptoms or signs that begin and worsen quickly; not chronic. Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins in cells that line certain internal organs and that have gland-like (secretory)...

Laura Bush: Skin Cancer 'No Big Deal' Mon, Dec 18, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Laura Bush said Tuesday she did not disclose she had a skin cancer tumor removed five weeks ago because, "It's no big deal and we knew it was no big deal at...

Sunshine's threats were little known in youthful days Fri, Jun 16, 2006 When I was growing up, my summers were spent at the lake. My family graduated from tent camping to a trailer to a cabin. My aunt and uncle and their two daughters were right along with us -- or...

12p-sunblock-P Fri, Jun 16, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast --PKG-- (Miami, FL) THE SOUTH FLORIDA SUN--THERE'S ALMOST NO ESCAPING IT. VACATIONER TRACEY STALNECKER LEARNED THAT THE HARD WAY. (SOT- Tracey...

Skin cancer incidence rising Even slathered with SPFs, sun lovers still in danger Fri, Jun 16, 2006 8Cancer Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you're in the sun a lot. That's because you don't...

New treatment soon available for melanoma Thu, May 18, 2006 Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer, and if it isn't caught early it can be particularly dangerous. Some researchers have been trying a new way of treating this type of cancer.

Fit for You: Sun protection smarts Thu, May 18, 2006 The aftereffects of a fun-filled day at the pool, lake or beach often linger for days with tender, inflamed skin that stings and feels tight. The dreaded sunburn is a common malady with serious...