Poms topple Aussies in melanoma deaths Dec 20, 2008
BRITAIN has passed Australia in the number of annual malignant melanoma deaths with the British love for the cheap packaged holiday causing an alarming rise in the deadly skin cancer ... But new figures released by Cancer Research UK has found the popularity of the holidays contributed to a massive rise in skin cancers, particularly among older people ... Another 500 Britons die each year from other forms of skin cancer. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Lung cancer to overtake breast cancer Dec 19, 2008
Testicular cancer had the highest survival rate, with 97 per cent of sufferers still alive five years after diagnosis, followed by thyroid cancer (93 per cent) and skin cancer (92 per cent). Pancreatic cancer had the lowest survival rate, with 4. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Governor Riley undergoes surgery for cancer spot Dec 18, 2008
The Skin Cancer Foundation describes basal cell carcinoma as the most common type of cancer, with about 1 million cases diagnosed annually in the U.S.. It usually occurs on areas of the body with lots of sun exposure and is easy to treat when discovered early. (WSJA.com, AL)
New melanoma drug appears promising Dec 18, 2008
Learn more about this type of skin cancer, from warning signs to prevention and treatment. msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ariz. companies get $1.2 mil cancer grant Dec 17, 2008
Defense contractor Raytheon wants to parlay its knowledge of remote satellite systems into a new system capable of accurately and consistently detecting skin cancer ... Now, doing a whole-body scan for early detection of skin cancer is an inexact science ... Researchers have a prototype of the imaging station that could be used with the Raytheon-developed algorithm to help doctors track skin cancer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bernard Ackerman, skin specialist Dec 15, 2008
7 million settlement in a malpractice suit in a skin cancer death in which he said there had been fraudulent medical testimony ... His laboratory there was one of the first to screen for early signs of Kaposi's sarcoma, a fatal skin cancer now understood to have been closely linked to the AIDS epidemic. (Boston Globe)
GUMC researchers find gene function 'lost' in melanoma and glioblastoma Dec 15, 2008
Washington, D.C. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found a gene they say is inactivated in two aggressive cancers malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, and glioblastoma multiforme, a lethal brain tumor. They add that because this gene, known as PTPRD, has recently been found to be inactivated in several other cancers as well, their discovery suggests that PTPRD may play a tumor suppressor role in a wide variety of different cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Slip, slop, slap on the wrist over sun Dec 13, 2008
INCREASED publicity about the link between vitamin D deficiency and a range of health problems has caused some Australians to scale back their sun protection, putting them at higher risk of skin cancer, an alarming new study has found ... But a group of skin, bone and cancer experts agree most Australians need only a few minutes of sunlight on their face, arms and hands in the sun to get enough vitamin D - and any more in summer puts them at increased risk of skin cancer ... Australia has the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Kevin and Perry' hormone Dec 13, 2008
Stories for teen girls on health, including advice on having sex for the first time and avoiding skin cancer. Friday December 12 2008. (NHS Choices)
Framingham ninth-graders helping skin cancer research Dec 12, 2008
A unique study aims to screen every ninth-grader in town to learn more about how normal moles can develop warning signs of skin cancer - and perhaps help develop ways of preventing the disease. Alan Geller, an associate professor of dermatology in Boston University School of Medicine, said researchers hope to understand the first stages of how healthy moles change over time and sometimes turn into tissue that can lead to melanoma. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Gene Mutation That Causes Eye Cancer Discovered Dec 12, 2008
Melanocytes are also found in the skin and are cells linked to a life-threatening form of skin cancer ... (June 23, 2008) When people know the results of genetic tests confirming they have inherited an increased risk of developing melanoma, they follow skin cancer screening recommendations more proactively -- much like. (Science Daily)
Pocket Skin Cancer Detector Dec 12, 2008
A new hand-held device straight out of Star Treks sick bay will soon be available to diagnose skin cancer. Early trials of the tiny gadget, which detects skin cancer in twenty seconds flat, suggest its accurate enough to diagnose deadly malignant melanomas without the need for a biopsy. (Newsmax)
Medicinal Sunlight Dec 11, 2008
More often than not, research is finding that moderate sun exposure is healthy while the contraction of skin cancer is due more to overexposure and burning. And while traditional advice is to wear sunscreen, studies show that it (the worst form of skin cancer) and that most popular brands contain numerous harmful toxins that may themselves cause cancer ... Alternatively, they found that omega-3 oil prevents skin cancer. (Suite101.com)
The Daily Break Dec 11, 2008
- Funshine Bear: Skin cancer. - Share Bear: Advanced HIV, contracted from unsterilized needles. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Too much light at night could raise cancer risk Dec 11, 2008
Two Tulane scientists have put years of research into something that is important to each and everyone of us, something that may contribute to cancer of the breast, prostate, uterus, ovaries, colon and the deadly skin cancer melanoma, something as simple as the importance of getting light in the day and darkness at night. Remember back in the mid 90s when "The Melatonin Miracle" came out. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bernard Ackerman, 72, Dies; Expert at Skin Diagnosis Dec 11, 2008
7 million settlement in a malpractice suit in a skin cancer death in which he said there had been fraudulent medical testimony ... His laboratory there was one of the first to screen for early signs of Kaposi s sarcoma, a fatal skin cancer now understood to have been closely linked to the AIDS epidemic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
UBC researchers discover gene mutation that causes eye cancer Dec 11, 2008
Melanocytes are also found in the skin and are cells linked to a life-threatening form of skin cancer. The mutation to GNAQ leads to the activation of a signaling pathway that has previously been implicated in many other types of melanoma. (EurekAlert!)
Skin Bleaching Dec 10, 2008
The skin gets burnt and painful and eventually results in increased skin cancers ... In view of the fact that their skin type was not protective against the harsh sun rays in Australia and New Zealand, a lot of them ended with solar damage and skin cancers ... Australia has the greatest number of skin cancers in the world and has over the past 15 years launched a public health campaign against unprotected sun exposure. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Laws Governing Indoor Tanning by Teens Don't Work Dec 10, 2008
Study says lax enforcement probably to blame; experts cite risk of skin cancer ... That's a worrisome trend, because ultraviolet radiation, whether from the sun or indoor tanning facilities, has been linked to skin cancer, the most common malignancy in the United States, with 1 million new cases in 2008 ... Citing a previous call by the World Health Organization for a ban on tanning bed use by minors, Hale, who's also a spokeswoman for the Skin Cancer Foundation, said she agreed that indoor... (MEDLINEplus)
Researchers say cancer cell model does not detect melanoma cells Dec 10, 2008
The researchers say that the melanoma skin cancer, as seen in the microscopic image issued by U-M, does not follow the predicted routine of the cancer stem-cell model. Sean Morrison, director of the Center for Stem Cell Biology, U-M Life Sciences Institute says, the revelation of this fact, questions the possibility of the models application to other type of cancers as well. (HealthJockey.com)
Study finds selenium, vitamin E do not prevent prostate cancer Dec 10, 2008
The first, a 1996 study of selenium versus placebo to prevent non-melanoma skin cancer, showed that although the supplement did not reduce the risk of skin cancer, selenium did reduce prostate cancer by two-thirds; and in the second, a 1998 study conducted by Finnish researchers determined that although vitamin E did not prevent lung cancer in more than 29,000 male smokers, it did result in 32 percent fewer prostate cancers in men taking the supplement. "Preliminary data suggesting benefits - no... (EurekAlert!)
State laws fail to curb teens' indoor tanning Dec 9, 2008
ATLANTA - State laws meant to keep teens out of indoor tanning booths haven't made a dent, a new study has found, disappointing doctors hoping to reduce deadly skin cancers ... Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and has been linked to childhood sunburns. (MSNBC -- Health)
Katz: Boeheim battles just as hard off the court Dec 9, 2008
Calhoun just got through his second bout with skin cancer and is now coaching a potential national title team at UConn. Calhoun is showing no signs of slowing down. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Stetson student more than teen queen Dec 8, 2008
Before she was crowned Miss Florida Teen, she battled skin cancer ... We got the call around November that it was skin cancer. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
New Drug For Skin Cancer Approaching Commercialization Dec 8, 2008
7, 2008) A drug that is activated by light can be a quick, simple, and cheap treatment for tens of thousands of patients with skin cancer in Sweden alone ... With this method, a majority of the some 30,000 new cases of skin cancer discovered each year in Sweden alone could be treated quickly, simply, and cost effectively ... This is also true for pre-stages of skin cancer, so-called actinic keratosis. (Science Daily)
State policies have little effect on reducing minors' indoor tanning use Dec 8, 2008
Because indoor tanning use increases an individual's risk of developing skin cancer, a number of states have enacted policies designed to restrict the practice among adolescents. However, nearly every state that has enacted such a policy still permits minors' access with parental consent and/or accompaniment. (EurekAlert!)
Survivor just tried to forget Dec 7, 2008
He had an operation for skin cancer not long ago -- a souvenir of Navy years spent outdoors under a South Pacific sun -- and his legs aren't as strong as they once were. But he nevertheless appears a hale and hearty 88-year-old. (News & Observer)
You are my sunshine, Vitamin D Dec 7, 2008
That makes sense considering reduced intake of vitamin D-containing foods, increased number of overweight people, modern lifestyles lived mostly indoors and public health initiatives that encourage the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. How Much D is Enough. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Let the sun shine in ---- briefly ---- for health Dec 7, 2008
It's well known that excessive exposure to the sun is associated with melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. However, the researchers said, it's less known that insufficient exposure to the sun is linked to even more diseases. (North County Times)
Arsenic and Old Kinderhook Dec 7, 2008
Ingestion of inorganic arsenic can increase the risk of skin cancer, and liver, bladder and lung cancer and inhalation of inorganic arsenic can increase the risk of lung cancer. Long-term exposure to arsenic in children could result in lower IQ scores. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Remembering the Roaring Twenties Dec 6, 2008
The dinner and auction benefit her SHADE Foundation, dedicated to educating people about sun damage and skin cancer. (Yes, Curt's scheduled to be back in time for the party. (Boston Globe)
Genetic Breakdown In Fanconi Anemia May Have Link To HPV-associated Cancer Dec 6, 2008
15, 2006) Human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a risk factor in developing squamous cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, according to new research. The study used new technology to detect antibodies from. (Science Daily)
Ultimate Green Tea Liquid is Full of Antioxidants to Fight Cancer and Aging Dec 6, 2008
These benefits include protective safeguards against possible breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, intestinal cancer, skin cancer, and stomach cancer. Ultimate Green Tea Liquid has been proven to be the purest concentrate you can buy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fairway fashion Dec 5, 2008
Dunhill week with Samuel L. Jackson "My favorite week of the year. Spending time with some of the most admired people in the world, although many were missing this year. No Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones or Bill Murray. However, with the wonderful atmosphere that only St Andrews can give, there was plenty of fun to have. Mr Qool (Samuel L. Jackson), who had enjoyed all the compliments wearing his Q'aja's at the Bob Hope earlier in the year, asked us to design something appropriate for the... (CNN -- International)
Gene Required For Radiation-induced Protective Pigmentation Also Promotes Survival Of Melanoma Cells Dec 5, 2008
4, 2008) Scientists have new insight into the response of human skin to radiation and what drives the most aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer ... "This study will provide a rich foundation for further research on skin cancer prevention by enabling us to identify targeted small molecules in the signaling pathways of the UV-induced melanogenic response that are highly likely to induce naturally protective pigmentation," concludes Dr. Cui ... (May 30, 2006) Eating fatty food does not appear... (Science Daily)
Single cancer cell 'poses danger' Dec 4, 2008
They found just one skin cancer cell was often enough to generate a whole new tumour. The finding, published in the journal Nature, undermines hopes that only certain types of cancer cell could fuel the spread of the disease. (BBC News)
Gene Therapy Fixes Sickle Cell Disease In Lab Dec 4, 2008
23, 2004) Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have successfully tested the first gene therapy for skin cancer, using a mouse model for the disease xeroderma pigmentosum, or. . (Science Daily)
Skin cancer campaign targets tans Dec 4, 2008
TARA Johnson blames her "silly youth" for developing melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer ... Health Minister Stephen Robertson said skin cancer was one of the state's most difficult health challenges as one in 20 Queenslanders were expected to be diagnosed with melanoma before the age of 75 ... Ms Johnson, a commercial law firm secretary from Loganholme, south of Brisbane, said the skin cancer message was a difficult one to get through to the nation's youth. (Courier Mail)
Dark side of the tan Dec 3, 2008
We're confident that this campaign will prove just as successful in Queensland, where we unfortunately have one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world,' Mr Robertson said. The ads will run until the end of January. (Sky News Australia)
PVC Manufacturers Agree to Reduce Air Pollutants and Strengthen Control of Hazardous Wastes Dec 2, 2008
In contrast to harmful ground-level ozone, the layer of ozone in the stratosphere (six to 30 miles above the earth's surface) filters out ultraviolet radiation, which damages crops, causes cataracts, and causes some types of human skin cancer. The complaint alleges that Shintech and K-Bin failed to comply with provisions of the Clean Air Act that require the prompt detection and repair of refrigeration units that leak ozone-depleting chemicals. (PR Newswire)
Combining Targeted Therapy Drugs May Treat Previously Resistant Tumors Dec 2, 2008
29, 2006) Studying mice with skin cancer, researchers at the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) and Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have identified a three-way signaling. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Bed Thought To Relieve Pain Causes Headaches Dec 2, 2008
Gustavason, who suffers from Parkinson's, skin cancer and an irregular heartbeat, says all he wanted was a comfortable night's rest. So when a Contour salesman met with him about a bed, he was all ears. (KIRO TV, WA)
Skin cancer alert raises alarm Nov 29, 2008
An alert over potentially inadequate treatment of nearly 7000 patients has highlighted long-running concerns over skin cancer clinics ... DERMATOLOGIST Stephen Shumack has been an outspoken critic of allegedly poor practices at some skin cancer clinics for some years ... That cloud is likely to have only darkened this week following the announcement by NSW Health that it had contacted more than 6700 former patients who attended a now-deregistered skin cancer clinic doctor in Sydney over a... (The Australian)
New Type Of Vaccines Deliver Stronger And Faster Immune Response Nov 28, 2008
It's as if we were giving the immune system a fingerprint of a criminal with several points of identification, so that it can recognize the virus, regardless of its disguise". The scientists from the University of Copenhagen predict that the new platform will protect against the vast majority of viruses and bacteria, where a gene can be identified and targeted with a DNA vaccine. Certain cancers such as skin cancer which have a genetic basis and/or a viral profile (e.g. cervical cancer begins... (Science Daily)
Prevent Fall Bleacher Burn Nov 28, 2008
"Year-round sun protection is an important mindset to adopt in order to prevent premature skin damage that can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and some types of skin cancer," says Dr. Elizabeth Hale, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine ... According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, UV exposure increases 8 to 10 percent for every 1,000 feet of elevation; therefore, choose a broad spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF. Skiers are especially susceptible... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of cardiovascular events Nov 27, 2008
Last Updated: Thursday 27 November 2008 08:49 GMT. by Published on November 27, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Preventing Tumor Cells From Refueling: A New Anti-cancer Approach? Nov 25, 2008
28, 2005) Advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, can be successfully treated in some cases by vaccinating patients with tumor proteins. How these vaccines work and why they are only effective. (Science Daily)
Hawaii medical pot users up 87 percent Nov 25, 2008
George "Greywolf" Klare, 70, of Pahoa, said he uses marijuana to help him tolerate pain from a broken pelvis and the effects of skin cancer. He first obtained a medical marijuana permit in California in 1997 and registered as a patient in Hawai'i last year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Who should you vote - NPP or NDC Nov 24, 2008
In fact some even went as far as calculating the chances of his skin cancer reappearing and the likelihood that he could die out of that if voted into office. So we do not have to vote for a sick person as a President of Ghana, as we have much to lose. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cancer doctor denies risking 6770 lives Nov 24, 2008
A former Sydney doctor says he plans to appeal against his deregistration, despite New South Wales authorities contacting 6,770 of his former patients who may have missed out on crucial skin cancer treatment. A Health Department investigation today revealed serious concerns about the treatment some of David Lindsay's patients received at the skin cancer clinic where he practiced for nine years ... Alarm bells were first raised last year about billing practices at the former GP's clinic, the... (ABC Online)
Bartering booms as crisis crimps cash and credit Nov 24, 2008
Finances tightened with the writers strike her husband is a key grip and she was out of work for a few years recovering from skin cancer and working with a nonprofit organization to help others cope with the disease. The family made big changes, such as renting out their home and moving into a smaller one to scrimp on expenses. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Holing up on ozone Nov 24, 2008
The biological consequences of increased radiation include increases in skin cancer, eye damage, plants damage and the reduction of plankton populations (and subsequently all marine life). Understanding the 'hole. (iAfrica.com)
Mentally ill GP puts thousands of patients at risk Nov 24, 2008
A MAJOR NSW Health Department investigation has found thousands of skin cancer patients treated by a mentally ill Sydney doctor are at risk due to his inadequate care ... David Lindsay, 43, a GP, operated his sole bulk-billing practice, Skin Cancer Clinic Sydney in George Street from 1998 to last December, until he was suspended after at least 60 complaints dating back to 1993 ... Mr Lindsay also failed to inform another patient for two years of pathology results that showed he had a skin cancer... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Senegal: Albinos Face Perilous Social Rejection Nov 22, 2008
"Skin cancer is a huge problem [for albinos]," Mame Thierno, dermatologist at Dakar's Aristide le Dantec Hospital, told IRIN. "We treat about a hundred albinos a year. A lot of albinos can't afford treatment so they don't come to hospital, or they come too late because of a lack of knowledge about the condition. Many of them die.". The Senegalese Ministry for the Family runs centres for social promotion and reinsertion (CPRS) but the centres lack funding. (allAfrica.com)
Your views: Looking beyond election Nov 21, 2008
A recent letter to the editor that compared the Florida Republican Party to skin cancer sounded like it was written by a bitter man who was unhappy with where he lived. If he is afraid of skin cancer, perhaps Illinois would be a great place to live ... As far as cancer goes, Ill take skin cancer over colon cancer any day. (Florida Today)
Dog 'sniffs out' owner's cancer Nov 21, 2008
A man from north Oxfordshire has credited his pet Rottweiler with sniffing out his skin cancer. Chris Tuffrey, from Banbury, had a mole on his chest for 15 years but "put his head in the sand" and ignored it. (BBC News -- Health)
Warning over injectable tan drugs Nov 21, 2008
Skin cancer scares have led to a rise in the demand for "safe" bronzing treatments ... But there are reports that Melanotan makes existing moles darker - sparking fears that a product developed to treat skin cancer could actually cause it. (Mirror.co.uk)
Vitamin Boosts Immunity Against Skin Cancer Nov 20, 2008
Nicotinamide (VitB3), a vitamin found in common foods like meats, nuts, grains and cereals, may provide the next advance in skin cancer prevention, according to new research from the University of Sydney ... "UV radiation in sunlight suppresses the skin's immune system and makes it more susceptible to skin cancer," Prof ... "Sunscreens currently provide very good protection against UVB, which causes sunburn and skin cancer, but are less effective in protecting against UVA, which can also cause... (Medical News Today (press release))
Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk Nov 19, 2008
MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- That basic rule, "know thyself," can help prevent a pleasant seaside vacation from turning into a skin cancer risk, Australian dermatologists report ... Those people in class 1 ("unconcerned and at low risk") were at least risk of skin cancer, intended to tan, and used the least amount of sun protection ... Those in class 2 ("tan seekers") had the second highest risk of skin cancer, had the highest proportion of women, became sunburned easily, intended to tan,... (MEDLINEplus)
Study Helps Identify Beachgoers At Increased Risk Of Skin Cancer Nov 19, 2008
18, 2008) Identifying the sun-protection practices and risk profiles of beachgoers may help determine those who would benefit from targeted interventions intended to reduce the risk of skin cancer, according to a study in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... In the U.S., skin cancer incidence and death attributable to outdoor exposure to UV radiation (UVR) has increased rapidly in the past three decades, according to background information in the... (Science Daily)
Youth at risk of skin cancer Nov 19, 2008
Skin cancer is common in the middle-aged but young people are at risk as well, writes Sarah McInerney. Bree Wailes after the skin cancer was cut out of her forehead ... It wasn't until Bree Wailes was in the hospital waiting room that it hit home that she had skin cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Vitamin B3 could protect against skin cancer: research Nov 19, 2008
New research from the University of Sydney has found a vitamin present in common foods could be mixed into sunscreens to protect Australians against skin cancer ... Results from clinical trials using the vitamin as a lotion and in tablet form boosted the immune system, reducing damage from UV radiation, a risk factor in skin cancer ... Lead researcher Professor Diona Damian says skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions in Australia. (ABC Online)
Vitamin B3 prevents skin cancer Nov 19, 2008
MELBOURNE: Vitamin B3 found in meat, nuts, grains and cereals is more effective in preventing skin cancer caused by harmful ultraviolet rays than the sunscreens, according to a new research ... The UV radiation in sunlight suppresses the skin's immune system and makes it more susceptible to skin cancer ... According to tests done on volunteers, water-soluble vitamin B3 offered equally strong protection against both UVA and UVB in both lotion and tablet form, she said, adding Nicotinamide is... (India Times, India)
Dermatology practice Nov 18, 2008
LaDuca said that he has been fortunate to find a career path that has been so rewarding, allowing him to treat a wide range of dermatology needs, ranging from medical issues like skin cancer to cosmetic needs and concerns. We deal with a little bit of everything, LaDuca said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Vaccine for skin cancer 'within five years'... Nov 18, 2008
Vaccine for skin cancer 'available in five years' - Telegraph ... Vaccine for skin cancer 'available in five years ... The scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer is working on another inoculation against certain types of skin cancer that could be available in five years time. (The Drudge Report)
