Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent announcement that she will have a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, removed this week may have many wondering what causes skin cancer and about the most ...

NEW YORK — Friday is Stand Up To Cancer Day, and Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma from her nose. The ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's skin-cancer removal treatment Friday underscored the importance of preventive screening protecting yourself from the sun. The 66-year-old governor announced a day earlier ...

Basal Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common skin cancer types, affecting millions globally each year ...

Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a shiny bump or red patch on sun-exposed skin. Aside from appearance, some skin cancers may feel tender, itchy, or painful, or may bleed. Early detection of skin ...

NEW YORK-- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Hochul told reporters she is having a procedure to remove it. "My doctor discovered a basal cell carcinoma ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells mutate and grow uncontrollably, most often due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage. While ...