A recent study by scientists at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that the length of the nail or colour that is usually red or white, can indicate the risk of cancer. It especially presented the possibility of developing cancerous tumours of the skin, eyes and kidneys. They made the revelation based on the discovery of a benign nail abnormality known as an onychopapilloma.

With a growing concern for the dangers of cancer, more people want to know about how they can avoid the deadly disease in any possible way. While there are many different measures that are recommended by experts, it can often be challenging. Every year, scientists keep discovering new indicators of cancer to help treat cancer. Wth this new study, they only stress on the need for nail screening, especially in cases of patients with a personal or family history of melanoma or other potential BAP1-associated malignancy.