You've Heard Of Skin Cancer, But Did You Know That It Can Affect Your Nails, Too?

Everyone knows that if you see a mole or a freckle that looks strange in color or size, you should get it checked out. It's important to catch these potentially cancerous masses before they turn into something deadly.But have you ever heard of anyone finding cancerous tissue in their fingernails? Well, it can happen. Just as cancer can affect the skin, it can also affect the skin under your nails, and it usually manifests as a dark-colored stripe or streak that gradually increases in size and darkness. The cancerous tissue, according to nail specialist Dr. Dana Stern, affects the nail...