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Killer sun! New dumb-but-deadly trend

Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice of sunburn 'art.'

A changing awareness

New initiatives aim to address racial disparities in the identification of skin disorders.

Patient Story

‘Such a ray of hope for us’

Benny Boes gets access to an experimental drug for brain cancer, thanks to efforts by a cancer doctor, drug company and insurer.

Skin checks? Don’t be shy

Study: With proper training, couples can help each other spot potentially troublesome moles.

Feel good in your skin

Proper sun protection and good care is your best line of defense. But if trouble arises—do you know what to look for?

With summer here, check for signs of skin cancer

If melanoma is caught before it spreads to the lymph nodes, the survival rate is 99 percent.

Patient Story

‘Will you marry me?’

Told she doesn’t have much time to live, Rhonda White sees two wishes fulfilled in a tearful, joyful double wedding ceremony.

Patient Story

Cancer survivors Keith Jewett and dog Winna share joy with patients

Therapy dog and volunteer give back at Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center.

Patient Story

‘Let’s rock this’

With poignancy, humor and a doctor’s insight, a cardiologist chronicles his battle with a life-threatening brain tumor.

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‘Every day is a gift’

After her cancer diagnosis, Kim Tuzzolino discovers the secret to life and happiness.

Patient Story

Your top health stories of 2015

From inspirational to informational, Health Beat delivers you a daily dose of stories you don't want to miss. Here are the best of the best from 2015.

Patient Story

No shrinking violet

Violet Rohrer will do what it takes to fight peritoneal cancer, including clinical trials of promising new drugs.