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Melanoma Skin Cancer
Lpath, SDSU, and MD Anderson Scientists Show Novel Antibody May ... 14 Mar 2006
PR Newswire (press release), Center to treat mice implanted with multi-drug-resistant human breast, lung, and ovarian cancer cell lines and in a mouse melanoma (skin cancer) cell line. ...
Parents, doctors urged to counsel teens to avoid tanning Mar 8, 2006
MarketWatch In 2004, costs associated with treating non-melanoma skin cancer were $1.5 billion while melanoma treatment costs hit $291 million, the AAD said. ...
Counseling children about skin cancer important, but rarely done Feb 14, 2006
innovations report, ..."There is strong evidence for the relationship between UV exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer and growing evidence for the relationship between indoor ...
Photodynamic Therapy May Treat Skin Cancer Mar 7, 2006
Fashion Monitor Toronto, The most common use for photodynamic therapy in dermatology is the treatment of superficial non-melanoma skin cancer, in particular actinic keratoses. ...
TO THE EDITOR Mar 10, 2006
Lincolnton Journal, Subsequent examinations and tests revealed that it was in fact a level four melanoma skin cancer and the dermatologist made an appointment for me with an ...
Warning on skin cancer rise Feb 11, 2006
The Mercury, ..."Non-melanoma skin cancer is the least life-threatening but that doesn't mean there is no cause for concern because it can be fatal in some cases," he said. ...
Tumeric's healing powers studied Mar 7, 2006
Jackson Clarion Ledger, Mouse studies at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that the spice blocks growth of melanoma skin cancer and inhibits the spread of ...
Newly identified biomarkers may help reverse the ageing process Mar 7, 2006
News-Medical.net, The investigators searched for mitochondrial DNA deletion mutations in skin samples from patients having non-melanoma skin cancer removed in the Vanderbilt ...
Results of US Dose Escalation Clinical Trial Feb 27, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release), Topical, which is being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) (a pre-cancerous lesion) and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). ...
Tanorexia: The real orange epidemic Feb 16, 2006
The Graphic, ...lot.�. Wagner said that often the case with younger people is non-melanoma skin cancer, which can require reconstructive surgery. ...
California Strawberry Industry Defends Ozone-Depleting Chemical as Feb 27, 2006
WebWire (press release), Every year, there are between two and three million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancers and more than 130,000 new melanoma skin cancer cases diagnosed ...
How safe is sunscreen? Mar 6, 2006
Stuff.co.nz, ...and how they use it. It is clear that sunscreen use significantly protects against non- melanoma skin cancer. Although there is no ...
Rheumatoid arthritis may increase skin cancer risk Feb 17, 2006
Canada.com, Squamous cell cancer, another common non-melanoma skin cancer, appears as a firm, red bump on your face, ears, neck, hands or arms or as a flat, scaly or ...
Pediatricians Must Do More to Prevent Skin Cancer Feb 14, 2006
HealthCentral.com There is strong evidence for the relationship between UV exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer and growing evidence for the relationship between indoor tanning ...
Photodynamic therapy lighting the way for medical treatments Mar 6, 2006
News-Medical.net, The most common use for PDT in dermatology is the treatment of superficial non-melanoma skin cancer, in particular actinic keratoses (AKs). ...
Scientist work towards biomarker for anti-ageing treatments Mar 3, 2006
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, ...the skin," Sligh said. The investigations then began to centre on patients with non-melanoma skin cancer. While studying samples ...
Hixon: Students stay tan even in winter Mar 2, 2006
University Daily Kansan, ...rays. Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can accelerate the appearance of wrinkles on the skin and cause melanoma (skin cancer). ...
Shionogi and Galderma Announce Memorandum of Understanding ... Mar 8, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release), ...of skin, hair and nail diseases, with a focus on acne, rosacea, onychomycosis, psoriasis, hyper-pigmentation disorders and non-melanoma skin cancer and photo ...
It doesn't matter if it's winter - you still have to use sunscreen Feb 21, 2006
CiN Weekly, According to the American Cancer Society, most of the more than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed yearly in the US are sun-related. ...
History of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Increases Risk of Melanoma Dec 23, 2005
Cancer Consultants (press release), According to a study published in the journal Cancer, postmenopausal women with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer have a roughly 70% greater risk of ...
Skin cancer strikes back Dec 25, 2005
myDNA.com, Older white women with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer are at greater risk for developing melanoma, regardless of the amount of sun they have been ...
5 Year Metvix-PDT Data Demonstrate Long-Term Efficacy and ... Jan 18, 2006
DG News Metvix®-PDT is approved for pre-cancerous skin lesions (actinic keratosis, AK) and non-melanoma skin cancer (superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma, BCC ...
White women with skin cancer history more likely to develop ... Dec 26, 2005
Xagena.it, A study, published in the Cancer, found that older white women with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer are at greater risk for developing melanoma. ...
Melanoma Risk Only Partially Associated Vith Exposure To UVB From ... Dec 24, 2005
Science Daily (press release) Sunscreens May Not Protect Against Melanoma Skin Cancer (February 18, 1998) -- Sunscreens may not protect users from developing the deadly skin cancer ...
Skin cancer warnings 'ignored' Dec 28, 2005
NEWS.com.au, ...nationally. More than 382,000 people are treated for non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma each year in Australia, and more than 1400 die. ...
Skin cancer clinics should be accredited Dec 31, 2005
Sydney Morning Herald, A separate MJA article on non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia, based on a 2002 national survey of more than 57,000 people, estimated that almost two in 100 ...
Skin cancer clinics under microscope Jan 1, 2006
The Age, A separate article in the journal about non-melanoma skin cancer, based on a 2002 national survey of more than 57,000 people, estimated that almost two in 100 ...
Statins and Cancer Prevention: Questions and Answers Jan 4, 2006
Food Consumer, ...trial to evaluate whether lovastatin can reverse precancerous changes in atypical (so-called dysplastic) nevi, a precursor to melanoma skin cancer, and thus ...
Moves to check suspect skin cancer treatments Jan 1, 2006
Wodonga Border Mail, Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, and the most expensive, costing more than $264 million for diagnosis and treatment ...
Personal Health | News and Notes Dec 26, 2005
Philadelphia Inquirer, Those who developed non-melanoma skin cancer were more than twice as likely to go on to get melanoma, compared with women who didn't have prior skin cancer. ...
Concert planned in memory of Janette Jan 13, 2006
Worksop Guardian, ...in her memory. Janette Linacre died on 18th December after a three month battle with malignant melanoma (skin cancer). The 45-year ...
In winter, make clean break from drying soap Jan 4, 2006
Cincinnati Enquirer, ...report linked UV exposure from the sun or artificial sources such as tanning booths to more than 1 million annual cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and about ...
Peplin to ramp up testing of cancer gel Dec 28, 2005
The Age, Peplin, which is also using PEP005 to develop another, less advanced treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer, has estimated the potential global market for skin ...
Famed oncologist dies of cancer Dec 29, 2005
Science Daily (press release) ...for melanoma (December 20, 2005) -- A Northwestern University study in Chicago suggests older white women with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer are more ...
Survivors share lessons of hope Jan 9, 2006
Elmira Star-Gazette, That's so important. Don't give up. Just don't.". Patty Duquette of Avoca was diagnosed with malignant melanoma - skin cancer - on St. Patrick's Day 2005. ...
The Vitamin D Seekers Jan 1, 2006
San Francisco Chronicle, ...in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association and summarized on the clinic's Web site, found that non-melanoma skin cancer in young ...
Alex and Me Company Announces New Multi-Brand Name Superstore ... Dec 29, 2005
PR Web (press release), ...consumers realizing how overexposure to the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays can increase one chances of skin damage, or worse melanoma skin cancer, using UV ...
History of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Doubles Melanoma Risk 21 Dec 2005
MedPage Today, 21 - For older white women, a history of non-melanoma skin cancer outstrips sun exposure as the dominant risk factor for melanoma, researchers here reported. ...
Non-melanoma cancer cuts fracture risk Nov 17, 2005
The Age (subscription), People who have been diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer have a much lower risk of broken bones than the general population, Australian research has found. ...
Risk of Skin Cancer Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Nov 22, 2005
Cancerpage.com, NEW YORK NOV 21, 2005 (Reuters Health) - The risk of non-melanoma skin cancer is increased in rheumatoid arthritis patients, especially those that use ...
Breast cancer survivors face other cancer risks Dec 8, 2005
Reuters Survivors were at increased risk for stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, endometrial cancer ...
Breast cancer survivors more likely to get secondary cancer Dec 8, 2005
Food Consumer, ...cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, renal cancer, thyroid cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, endometrial cancer, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and leukemia ...
Peplin announces positive phase IIa trial results Nov 28, 2005
Biotech Intelligence (press release), ...short treatment period will be an important differentiating factor in the large and growing markets for the topical treatment of AK and non melanoma skin cancer ...
Common ground Dec 1, 2005
The News-Press, High School Green Wave. Eric, a senior, remains an active player despite his battle with melanoma (skin cancer). He shows up for ...
Sharp rise in skin cancer deaths leads to warnings Sep 6, 2005
The figures also showed that the number of cancer cases in Scotland, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, increased between 2001 and 2002 from 25,788 to 25,999. ... Scotsman,
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Increasing in Younger Adults Aug 11, 2005
It is generally divided into two categories: melanoma and non-melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancer is much more common than melanoma, but also more curable. ... Cancer Consultants (press release),
Sun Struck: Data suggest skin cancer epidemic looms Aug 12, 2005
York City. He has noticed an increase in non-melanoma skin cancer in young adults and on the torso in his own practice. He concludes ... Science News
FEATURE-Tanning trendy for young despite skin cancer rise Aug 15, 2005
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last week showed the number of cases of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled since the ... Reuters AlertNet,
Skin cancers on the rise among young Aug 10, 2005
...melanoma this year.). Non-melanoma skin cancer can be treated more easily than the deadlier melanoma, and is rarely fatal. But treatment ... Globe and Mail,
Skin Cancers Growing In Young People - A Case For Prevention Aug 12, 2005
Sunscreens May Not Protect Against Melanoma Skin Cancer (February 18, 1998) -- Sunscreens may not protect users from developing the deadly skin cancer ... Science Daily (press release)
Skin cancer hits people under 40 Aug 11, 2005
Carefree days spent under the sun or inside a tanning booth might be contributing to an increased rate of non-melanoma skin cancer among people under age 40 ... Orlando Sentinel,
Incidence of skin cancers among young adults growing significantly Aug 10, 2005
There are two common types of non-melanoma skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the types evaluated in this study. ... Medical News Today (press release),
Madill uses experiences to highlight cancer threat Sep 6, 2005
Council information officer Lesley Cooper said that prostate cancer was the most common cancer among Tasmanian men after non-melanoma skin cancer - men have a ... Tasmania Examiner,
As skin cancers rise, young not taking cover, study finds Aug 10, 2005
..."About 50 percent of those patients who have one non- melanoma skin cancer will develop another within two to three years," said lead researcher Leslie J ... philly.com,
Tanning may be cancer culprit Aug 10, 2005
..."About 50 percent of those patients who have one non-melanoma skin cancer will develop another within two to three years," said lead researcher Leslie ... Seattle Post Intelligencer
Clinical trials have benefits, drawbacks Sep 6, 2005
It could compare two different types of stroke medication. Or it could enlist volunteers to try a new vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. ... Charlotte Observer,
Basal, Squamous Cell Skin Cancers Increasing Among Young People Aug 10, 2005
...torso. This suggests, she said, that the rise in non-melanoma skin cancer is likely due chiefly to intentional tanning. Physicians ... Medscape (subscription)
Passionate about patients Aug 11, 2005
Whether it's a young adult with melanoma, a teenager with scaring acne or a grandfather with a non-melanoma skin cancer, Lynn A. Cornelius, MD, loves that ... Washington University Record,
Skin Cancer On Rise in Young Women Aug 10, 2005
...group. "We can't say exactly what caused it, but sun exposure is the number-one cause of non-melanoma skin cancer," Christenson said. ... Fashion Monitor Toronto,
Skin cancer hits young Aug 10, 2005
The incidence of two forms of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled among people younger than 40 - particularly women - an increase scientists attribute to ... Newsday,
Study: Skin Cancer Rates Increase Among Young People Aug 9, 2005
They found that the overall incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has been increasing among young people from 1976 to 2003. The biggest increase was in women. ... NBC 4.com,
Skin Cancers in Young People on the Rise Aug 9, 2005
...each year. There are two common types of non-melanoma skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. By studying ... Ivanhoe
Two Cancer Survivors to Race Aug 25, 2005
15 . However, Brophy noticed a red splotch under his right eye after the race, which was revealed to be non-melanoma skin cancer. ... Transition Times
New skin cancer study has disturbing results Aug 12, 2005
..."No longer is non-melanoma skin cancer occurring in just in the old but at younger and younger ages," said Leslie Christenson, MD of the Mayo Clinic. ... KTVO,
Skin cancer rates on the rise Aug 19, 2005
..."The overall incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has been increasing in the young from 1976 to 2003," said Christenson. The biggest increase was in women. ... Capital News 9,
Tanning's dark side Aug 15, 2005
Dr. Leslie Christenson, author of a recent study that found a dramatic increase of non-melanoma skin cancer among people younger than 40, said she found the ... Newsday,
Milder skin cancer on the rise, Mayo finds Aug 9, 2005
...• Latest: Non-melanoma skin cancer among younger adults is rising fast, especially among women, according to a Mayo Clinic study published today in the ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),
Sun cancer scare not fazing some Aug 11, 2005
...research went unnoticed by many Brooklyn and Long Island beachgoers, even those familiar with yesterday's report of non-melanoma skin cancer rates tripling ... Newsday,
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer -- 16 Sep 2005
Each percent reduction in the ozone leads to a 2 percent increase in the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer and a higher frequency of cataracts and blindness ... / Manila Bulletin,
Essex has highest cancer death rate in NJ -- Sep 14, 2005
100,000. And in Morris County, both males and females had higher rates of melanoma (skin cancer) than the state as a whole. The ... / Newark Star Ledger,
Sharp rise in skin cancer deaths leads to warnings -- Sep 6, 2005
The figures also showed that the number of cancer cases in Scotland, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, increased between 2001 and 2002 from 25,788 to 25,999. ... / Scotsman,
The Vice Geek Presents...Carbon Nanotubes and Us: The Curing ... -- Sep 14, 2005
At Stanford University, carbon nanotubes were recently used in a lab to destroy cancer cells, specifically melanoma (skin cancer), while leaving the normal ... / Das Tor,
Tanning trendy for young despite skin cancer rise -- Aug 17, 2005
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last week showed the number of cases of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled since the ... / Hindustan Times,
Cancer deaths decrease in Scotland -- Sep 7, 2005
...cent. The number of cancer cases (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) has increased between 2001 and 2002 from 25,788 to 25,999. ... / RxPG NEWS,
Two Cancer Survivors to Race -- Aug 25, 2005
15 . However, Brophy noticed a red splotch under his right eye after the race, which was revealed to be non-melanoma skin cancer. ... / Transition Times
Skin cancer rates on the rise -- Aug 19, 2005
..."The overall incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has been increasing in the young from 1976 to 2003," said Christenson. The biggest increase was in women. ... / Capital News 9,
Tanning's dark side -- Aug 15, 2005
Dr. Leslie Christenson, author of a recent study that found a dramatic increase of non-melanoma skin cancer among people younger than 40, said she found the ... / Newsday,
SPF May Not Be Enough To Protect Against Skin Cancer -- Aug 29, 2005
Sunscreens May Not Protect Against Melanoma Skin Cancer (February 18, 1998) -- Sunscreens may not protect users from developing the deadly skin cancer ... / Science Daily (press release)
Madill uses experiences to highlight cancer threat -- Sep 6, 2005
Council information officer Lesley Cooper said that prostate cancer was the most common cancer among Tasmanian men after non-melanoma skin cancer - men have a ... / Tasmania Examiner,
Tanning Still Rampant Despite Link To Skin Cancer -- Aug 15, 2005
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the number of cases of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled since the 1970s. ... / All Headline News
Clinical trials have benefits, drawbacks -- Sep 6, 2005
It could compare two different types of stroke medication. Or it could enlist volunteers to try a new vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. ... / Charlotte Observer,
Cancer deaths decrease in Scotland -- Sep 7, 2005
...cent. The number of cancer cases (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) has increased between 2001 and 2002 from 25,788 to 25,999. / Borsa-Italia.Net,
Sunbed users ‘addicted to the perfect tan’ -- Aug 15, 2005
...years. Currently, 7000 cases of malignant melanoma are diagnosed each year alongside 60,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer. And ... / The Herald,
Eating right is one way to fight cancer -- Aug 17, 2005
...might help prevent prostate cancer came from a trial that examined the effect of a daily selenium supplement on the recurrence of non-melanoma skin cancer. ... / Globe and Mail,
Early Detection of Thick Melanomas -- Aug 28, 2005
Despite campaigns promoting early detection and increased awareness of melanoma (skin cancer) the proportion of the most aggressive and deadly form of melanoma ... / eMaxHealth.com,
No Extra Sun Time for High-SPF Sunscreen Users -- Aug 15, 2005
According to the ACS, while the cause of melanoma skin cancer is not known, there are several risk factors, including too much exposure to UV radiation. ... / WebMD
Protein Test May Improve Treatment of Advanced Breast Cancer -- Aug 30, 2005
UK. It is now the commonest cancer in the UK (excluding non melanoma skin cancer) and by far the most common cancer in women. For ... / PharmaLive.com (press release),
How farmers can be UV smart -- Aug 24, 2005
...serious and potentially fatal form, melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Alberta, but it is also highly preventable.�. ... / Vulcan Advocate,
Curis CEO, Daniel Passeri, to Preside Over NASDAQ Closing Bell on ... -- Aug 15, 2005
A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that rates of non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, have tripled ... / PharmaLive.com (press release),
HALF OF ALL SUNLOVERS 'ADDICTED' -- Aug 15, 2005
...today. Malignant melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK are rising by 6,000 a year despite warnings that tanning is to blame. Researchers ... / Mirror.co.uk,
Wayne Goss to Retire as Peplin Director -- Aug 30, 2005
We now have our lead product for actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer currently undergoing three clinical trials around Australia, and we are ... / PharmaLive.com (press release),
Sharp rise in skin cancer deaths leads to warnings Sep 6, 2005
The figures also showed that the number of cancer cases in Scotland, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, increased between 2001 and 2002 from 25,788 to 25,999. ... Scotsman,
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Increasing in Younger Adults Aug 11, 2005
It is generally divided into two categories: melanoma and non-melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancer is much more common than melanoma, but also more curable. ... Cancer Consultants (press release),
Sun Struck: Data suggest skin cancer epidemic looms Aug 12, 2005
York City. He has noticed an increase in non-melanoma skin cancer in young adults and on the torso in his own practice. He concludes ... Science News
FEATURE-Tanning trendy for young despite skin cancer rise Aug 15, 2005
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last week showed the number of cases of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled since the ... Reuters AlertNet,
Skin cancers on the rise among young Aug 10, 2005
...melanoma this year.). Non-melanoma skin cancer can be treated more easily than the deadlier melanoma, and is rarely fatal. But treatment ... Globe and Mail,
Skin Cancers Growing In Young People - A Case For Prevention Aug 12, 2005
Sunscreens May Not Protect Against Melanoma Skin Cancer (February 18, 1998) -- Sunscreens may not protect users from developing the deadly skin cancer ... Science Daily (press release)
Skin cancer hits people under 40 Aug 11, 2005
Carefree days spent under the sun or inside a tanning booth might be contributing to an increased rate of non-melanoma skin cancer among people under age 40 ... Orlando Sentinel,
Incidence of skin cancers among young adults growing significantly Aug 10, 2005
There are two common types of non-melanoma skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the types evaluated in this study. ... Medical News Today (press release),
Madill uses experiences to highlight cancer threat Sep 6, 2005
Council information officer Lesley Cooper said that prostate cancer was the most common cancer among Tasmanian men after non-melanoma skin cancer - men have a ... Tasmania Examiner,
As skin cancers rise, young not taking cover, study finds Aug 10, 2005
..."About 50 percent of those patients who have one non- melanoma skin cancer will develop another within two to three years," said lead researcher Leslie J ... philly.com,
Tanning may be cancer culprit Aug 10, 2005
..."About 50 percent of those patients who have one non-melanoma skin cancer will develop another within two to three years," said lead researcher Leslie ... Seattle Post Intelligencer
Clinical trials have benefits, drawbacks Sep 6, 2005
It could compare two different types of stroke medication. Or it could enlist volunteers to try a new vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. ... Charlotte Observer,
Basal, Squamous Cell Skin Cancers Increasing Among Young People Aug 10, 2005
...torso. This suggests, she said, that the rise in non-melanoma skin cancer is likely due chiefly to intentional tanning. Physicians ... Medscape (subscription)
Passionate about patients Aug 11, 2005
Whether it's a young adult with melanoma, a teenager with scaring acne or a grandfather with a non-melanoma skin cancer, Lynn A. Cornelius, MD, loves that ... Washington University Record,
Skin Cancer On Rise in Young Women Aug 10, 2005
...group. "We can't say exactly what caused it, but sun exposure is the number-one cause of non-melanoma skin cancer," Christenson said. ... Fashion Monitor Toronto,
Skin cancer hits young Aug 10, 2005
The incidence of two forms of non-melanoma skin cancer has tripled among people younger than 40 - particularly women - an increase scientists attribute to ... Newsday,
Study: Skin Cancer Rates Increase Among Young People Aug 9, 2005
They found that the overall incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has been increasing among young people from 1976 to 2003. The biggest increase was in women. ... NBC 4.com,
Skin Cancers in Young People on the Rise Aug 9, 2005
...each year. There are two common types of non-melanoma skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. By studying ... Ivanhoe
Two Cancer Survivors to Race Aug 25, 2005
15 . However, Brophy noticed a red splotch under his right eye after the race, which was revealed to be non-melanoma skin cancer. ... Transition Times
New skin cancer study has disturbing results Aug 12, 2005
..."No longer is non-melanoma skin cancer occurring in just in the old but at younger and younger ages," said Leslie Christenson, MD of the Mayo Clinic. ... KTVO,
Skin cancer rates on the rise Aug 19, 2005
..."The overall incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has been increasing in the young from 1976 to 2003," said Christenson. The biggest increase was in women. ... Capital News 9,
Tanning's dark side Aug 15, 2005
Dr. Leslie Christenson, author of a recent study that found a dramatic increase of non-melanoma skin cancer among people younger than 40, said she found the ... Newsday,
Milder skin cancer on the rise, Mayo finds Aug 9, 2005
...• Latest: Non-melanoma skin cancer among younger adults is rising fast, especially among women, according to a Mayo Clinic study published today in the ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),
Sun cancer scare not fazing some Aug 11, 2005
...research went unnoticed by many Brooklyn and Long Island beachgoers, even those familiar with yesterday's report of non-melanoma skin cancer rates tripling ... Newsday,
PGA Tour Star Steve Flesch and Dermik Laboratories Partnered ... -- Jul 7, 2005
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) designated May as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, with the first Monday in May designated as ... / Yahoo News (press release)
Experts link gene mutation to melanomas -- Jul 7, 2005
London - Scientists have found a genetic mutation in melanoma skin cancer cells that increases the disease's severity but which could also be a target for new ... / Independent Online,
Scientists find gene mutation that drives melanoma -- Jul 6, 2005
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mutation in melanoma skin cancer cells that increases the disease's severity but which could also be ... / Reuters AlertNet,
Fun in the sun: take precautions this summer -- Jun 28, 2005
Melanoma Skin Cancer, the most serious form of skin cancer, begins in the melanocytes, the cells that produce the skin coloring or pigment known as melanin. ... / Neosho Daily News,
Science Scene -- Jul 7, 2005
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation in melanoma skin-cancer cells that drives the disease, but also represents a specific target for new treatment. ... / The California Aggie Online
Rise in skin cancer sparks call to avoid midday sun -- Jun 17, 2005
Registry spokesman Anthony Ying said that while skin cancer was more prevalent among Caucasians, more and more Asians were getting non-melanoma skin cancer. ... / The Standard,
A dermatologist on sunlight, vitamin D and your health -- Jun 12, 2005
The scientific evidence that sunlight causes non-melanoma skin cancer is overwhelming and convincing. In addition, there is longstanding ... / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
LPGA Tour Golf Professional Angela Jerman and Atlanta ... -- Jun 21, 2005
...proud to give our time for this important outreach effort during the American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy's) National Melanoma/ Skin Cancer Awareness and ... / Yahoo News (press release)
A Ban on Tan? -- Jun 20, 2005
For non-melanoma skin cancer, it appears that it's the chronic sun exposure that does you in. The bottom line is that there’s no such thing as a safe tan. ... / Connect For Kids,
Longport's Sale to Britain's Christie Hospital Marks Expansion of ... -- Jun 14, 2005
..."The initial assessment and mapping of the regression of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) after PDT is an important aspect of our non-melanoma skin cancer program at ... / Business Wire (press release),
He wants to keep melanoma from butting in -- Jun 15, 2005
Herlyn knows that his research could represent a major breakthrough, particularly when it comes to advanced melanoma - skin cancer that has spread throughout ... / philly.com,
Early Detection of Thick Melanomas -- Jun 26, 2005
Despite campaigns promoting early detection and increased awareness of melanoma (skin cancer) the proportion of the most aggressive and deadly form of melanoma ... / I-Newswire.com (press release)
How to avoid sunburn (and what to do if you didn’t) -- Jul 1, 2005
One million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each year, and it is estimated that 10,600 people will die from skin cancer in 2005, according ... / Kansas City Star,
Tanning time -- Jun 19, 2005
According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, there are one million new cases of malignant melanoma skin cancer each year. ... / Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,
Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch" ... -- Jul 1, 2005
Investigative Dermatology. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York since 1987. Dr. Fox ... / ArriveNet (press release),
Peplin Progresses PEP005 Topical Development -- Jun 30, 2005
...is a unique product with the potential to be a rapidly acting and cosmetically attractive non-surgical treatment for AK and non-melanoma skin cancer," he said. ... / PharmaLive.com (press release),
Tan your hide -- Jun 10, 2005
This year The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 420 people in Ontario will die of melanoma skin cancer and more than 1,800 new cases will be diagnosed. ... / Ottawa Sun,
The down side of a sunny climate -- Jun 9, 2005
But too much sun shining upon children produces a growing number of concerned frowns in medical circles. Cases of melanoma skin cancer are mushrooming. ... / Long Beach Press-Telegram,
Senior Circles -- Jun 9, 2005
Information from The Skin Cancer Foundation: melanoma/skin cancer kills more young women (under age 40) than any other cancer; more cases diagnosed than breast ... / Ellicott City View,
The heat is on Enjoy the sun, but protect your skinPublished ... -- Jun 8, 2005
According to the American Cancer Society, most of the more than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed in the United States each year are sun ... / Elkhart Truth,
3M cream gets boost in study -- Jun 21, 2005
...cleared for treating actinic keratosis; last July it received FDA approval as a treatment for basal cell carcinoma, a common form of non-melanoma skin cancer. ... / Pioneer Press,
Don't Forget Sunscreen as Sun Comes Out -- Jun 16, 2005
...treat it with respect and lots of sunscreen. Remember, Utah has the fourth highest rate of melanoma skin cancer in the country. / KSL-TV,
Brain dead woman kept alive in the hope of delivering baby -- Jun 19, 2005
Subsequently it was found that she had an aggressive type of melanoma (skin cancer) that had spread to the back of her head and caused a blood vessel to ... / Earthtimes.org
Sunflower Open tournament calls all levels of golfers -- Jun 15, 2005
People flocked to the event, founded in memory of Patricia Carpenter, who died of melanoma skin cancer in March 1999 at the age of 56. ... / Harvard Hillside,
Relay for Life confident $90,0000 goal met -- Jun 6, 2005
...walked 20 miles. All of them except Church's step-father, a survivor of melanoma skin cancer, have passed away. Church began walking ... / Columbia Basin Herald,
Late WWII veteran's dogtag returned after 62 years -- Jun 13, 2005
He retired as a chief warrant officer in 1962 on disability for melanoma -- skin cancer. Despite the disease, he would live another 18 years. ... / Camden Chronicle Independent,
Relay for Life confident $90,0000 goal met Jun 6, 2005
...walked 20 miles. All of them except Church's step-father, a survivor of melanoma skin cancer, have passed away. Church began walking ... Columbia Basin Herald,
Those At High-risk For Skin Cancer Burnt By Own Behaviour May 16, 2005
Sunscreens May Not Protect Against Melanoma Skin Cancer (February 18, 1998) -- Sunscreens may not protect users from developing the deadly skin cancer ... Science Daily (press release)
High-Risk Types Not Heeding Skin Cancer Warnings May 20, 2005
FRIDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — People at high risk for deadly melanoma skin cancer are no more likely to protect themselves against the sun than other ... ABC News
Melanoma can be deadly, so check skin regularly May 29, 2005
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide observance intended to educate the public on what to look for when inspecting skin and on ways to ... Charlotte Observer,
Source: Environmental Investigation Agency Jun 2, 2005
Every year, there are between two and three million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancers and more than 130,000 new melanoma skin cancer cases diagnosed ... Environmental Media Services (press release),
Protect your skin from sun's damaging rays May 16, 2005
To remedy that, the American Academy of Dermatology joined with other organizations to promote National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in ... Toledo Blade,
Addressing Nova Scotia's High Rates of Skin Cancer May 31, 2005
By NS Government News Release. An estimated 2,500 Nova Scotians are expected to be diagnosed with non-melanoma or melanoma skin cancer in 2005. ... Halifax Live,
Common skin cancer seen in people over 50 now appearing in ... May 25, 2005
Of the 78,000 new cases of all types of non-melanoma skin cancer expected in Canada this year, more than 60,000 or 80 per cent will be basal cell skin cancer ... Canada NewsWire (press release),
Free skin cancer screening May 11, 2005
The month of May is being observed as National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month by many organizations, including the American Academy of ... Toledo Blade,
Utah's melanoma rate among highest in US May 9, 2005
Utah's rate of melanoma skin cancer is the fourth-highest in the nation, and more than 60 Utahns die annually from the disease, the Utah Department of Health ... Salt Lake Tribune,
Most 'can't spot cancer moles' May 15, 2005
...people. Around 60,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed every year, which are nearly always curable if caught early. ... Daily Mail - UK,
Few can recognise malignant moles May 16, 2005
...people. Around 60,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed every year, which are usually curable if caught early. ... ic Wales,
Midday sun is good for vitamin D levels, say scientists May 27, 2005
Speaking at the Academy's Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month news conference, dermatologist Vincent A. DeLeo from Columbia University in New ... NutraIngredients.com,
Franklin County Relay for Life May 13, 2005
..."More than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer is diagnosed yearly in the US and are mostly sun related," Cawthon said. ... Benton Evening News,
Britons in the dark over sun risk index May 23, 2005
Around 60,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed every year in the UK, which are nearly always curable if caught early. ... Daily Mail - UK,
1 in 3 Develop Cancer During Their Lives May 19, 2005
...lung, colorectal and prostate - accounted for just over half of the 223,800 new cases of malignant cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) registered in ... a2Mediagroup.com,
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Sponsors Women’s Dermatologic Society ... May 23, 2005
...a media conference presented on May 16, 2005 by the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) in conjunction with National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and ... mysan.de (Pressemitteilung),
Utahns Not Getting the Message of Skin Cancer Risks May 11, 2005
Utahns aren't getting the message. Utah's melanoma skin cancer rate is the fourth highest in the nation. Every year more than 60 ... KSL-TV,
SouthCoast Briefs May 9, 2005
The annual screenings are held in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology in observance of May as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention ... SouthCoastToday.com,
Beauty News About Fraxel for Skin Resurfacing May 18, 2005
Investigative Dermatology. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York since 1987. Dr. Fox ... ArriveNet (press release),
Antiretroviral therapy may prevent excess risk of some cancers in ... May 18, 2005
...also had an increased risk of anal cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer, liver cancer, cancer of the lip, mouth, and pharynx, and non-melanoma skin cancer ... News-Medical.net,
Long-driving king finds peace in goodbyes May 15, 2005
By Orley Hood. He got the news last October. Melanoma. Skin cancer. It was in the lymph nodes. It was as bad as it gets. Would the ... Jackson Clarion Ledger,
HEALTH CALENDAR May 9, 2005
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, 3601 S. Green Road, Beachwood. Free. For an appointment, call 216-591-0800. Melanoma skin cancer. 9 am-noon Friday. ... Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Drug Therapy Combats Some Cancers in HIV Patients 17 Mar 2005
...and an increased risk of anal cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer, liver cancer, cancer of the lip, mouth and pharynx, and non-melanoma skin cancer. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)
Peplin in $5.5m trial Mar 16, 2005
...off a three-month phase 2 clinical trial by signing up 180 patients across the country to test its PEP005 treatment for sunspots and non-melanoma skin cancer. ... Melbourne Herald Sun
Natick events Mar 11, 2005
Men must be 55 and older; 50 for African-American men; have had prostate cancer or any other cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer in the last five year; and ... Natick Bulletin&Tab
Albertsons Named Title Sponsor of Melanoma International ... Mar 8, 2005
Michelle sponsorships has greatly elevated MIF's ability to spread our lifesaving message about the importance of melanoma skin cancer screenings. ... Business Wire
Feeling ill? Let your fingers do the diagnosing Mar 14, 2005
Black, brown or purple colour under nails in the absence of an injury may be caused by melanoma (skin cancer). Paleness in the palms could indicate anemia. ... Toronto Star
John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Grant Feb 23, 2005
The John Wayne Cancer Institute has made advances in melanoma (skin cancer), breast and colon cancer as well as immune therapy of cancer. ... Santa Monica Mirror
Tamoxifen May Reduce Heart Attack Risk Feb 14, 2005
...more than 3,000 breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen to more than 4,000 women with other cancers (bladder, colon, or non-melanoma skin cancer) who did ... American Cancer Society
Snyder had dynamic influence on Arizona golf Feb 17, 2005
Snyder fought melanoma (skin cancer) for years, but it was a series of falls in his last month, one of those leading to a collapsed lung, that led to his ... East Valley Tribune
Melanoma is a malignant tumour of melanocytes. Melanocytes predominantly occur in the skin but can be found elsewhere, especially the eye. The vast majority of melanomas originate in the skin.
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