USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer

The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.

Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page

A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.

Moffitt expert explains the ABCDE melanoma check

Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.

Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.

Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia

Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life. 

'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer

The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.

Breast cancer survivor says pandemic may have saved her

Patti Greene's hair salon has the tools needed to help women look better, but she has one item that could make them think about their health. It's a prosthetic she created that shows what a breast cancer lump feels like.

Navigating intimacy after mastectomy

Pamela Couse is in a good place these days. She cherishes her roles as grandmother, mother, and wife. She's grateful after surviving a difficult punch delivered through testing a few years ago.

Former supermodel Kathy Ireland visits Tampa to raise awareness for pediatric cancer

Kathy Ireland once graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and is a known former supermodel. Since then, she has made charitable strides, including in Tampa Bay. 

Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer

Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.