4-time cancer survivor and employee: Why I chose MD Anderson for my treatment
I’ve had several benign skin growths removed from my back over the years. But I never expected to be diagnosed with four different types of cancer in just two years. Yet, that’s exactly what happened to me.
In May 2021, I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer on the left side. Two years later, I was diagnosed with stage I triple-negative breast cancer on the right side, as well as stage I melanoma on my left arm and stage...

Types of skin cancer: How they’re diagnosed and treated
What are the different types of skin cancer? How are they usually diagnosed? What do they look like? And how are they treated?
<...Facing five cancer diagnoses in four years
Five-time cancer survivor Robert Clark has been through a lot in the past few years. But he believes firmly in two things: maintaining a positive...
Skin cancer screening: 6 things your dermatologist wants you to know
At increased risk for skin cancer? You may need regular skin cancer screening exams. These screening exams help find skin cancer early, when the chances of successful treatment are greatest.
Here, Anisha Patel, M.D., shares six things she wants you to know before your skin screening exam.
You’ll be wearing a gown during the skin screening
Skin cancer can occur anywhere on your body, even places that don’t get...

Tongue cancer survivor uses voice to support cancer research
When Cora “Corky” Hilliard was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tongue for the second time in June 2012, she got to MD Anderson...
Sunscreen: What SPF should you choose?
According to a new study from Consumer Reports, nearly half of sunscreens have a lower sun protection factor (SPF) than they claim on their...
Q&A: Eyelid cancer
You probably know that skin cancer can affect many different parts of your skin. But did you know skin cancer also can occur on your eyelid...
Best of Cancerwise 2014: Stories of hope
Throughout the past year, our cancer patients have shared stories of their challenges and trials while revealing their determination, spirit...