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...

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...