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Leap in skin cancer clinic use 24 Nov 2005
There has been a threefold rise in the proportion of patients opting for treatment at skin cancer clinics rather than traditional GP surgeries, according to ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
Snow and the risk of skin cancer 24 Nov 2005
British skiers and snowboarders are putting themselves at increased risk of skin cancer by getting sunburnt while on the slopes. ...
- Snowboard Club UK,
Leave the worried well and their flu jabs alone - complementary ... 24 Nov 2005
...have, and, of course, laughing in the face of pre-emptive health warnings about obesity, lung cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, skin cancer, heart disease ...
- Guardian Unlimited,
Events to raise funds for Sebastian cancer victim 24 Nov 2005
...their hearts. Sebastian native Brian Green, 21, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in April 1999. The ...
- Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription),
Snellville councilman now cancer-free 24 Nov 2005
...“I’m very relieved,� he said. “It was a lot of waiting and anxiety but it all came back fine.�. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. ...
- Gwinnett Daily Post,
Psoriasis outbreaks can be cause by external triggers 24 Nov 2005
...option for psoriasis. Be smart. Don’t stay in the sun too long and expose yourself to skin cancer risks. · Eat nutrient rich ...
- The Open Press (press release)
Good Skin Care begins with nourishment from the inside out 24 Nov 2005
...shows this mineral is necessary to the antioxidant known as glutathione peroxidase, which helps protect the body from cancers, including skin cancer caused by ...
- The Open Press (press release)
Cherry tree brings cheer to new parents 24 Nov 2005
The scheme came out of a Government initiative to provide shade to protect children from the powerful effects of the sun and getting skin cancer. ...
- Cambridge Evening News,
Contraception easy to obtain, say doctors 24 Nov 2005
Other progress was on the way with more free care for people with diabetes, free annual skin cancer clinics for some groups and a Pasifika health nurse to work ...
- Wanganui Chronicle,
Not-guilty plea in fatal dog beating 24 Nov 2005
Thanksgiving with his family. The growth, diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma, is the most common form of skin cancer. Udall’s chances ...
- Santa Fe New Mexican,
Risk of Skin Cancer Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Nov 22, 2005
NEW YORK NOV 21, 2005 (Reuters Health) - The risk of non-melanoma skin cancer is increased in rheumatoid arthritis patients, especially those that use ...
- Cancerpage.com,
Health Watch: Growing Incidence Of Skin Cancer Nov 21, 2005
Most people who get the disease are over the age of 60. A recent study shows that the number of young people with skin cancer is on the rise. ...
- KFOXtv.com,
Discussing skin-cancer risk factors Nov 21, 2005
They warned her she would be in for a lifelong battle with skin cancer. ... "One in five Americans will have some form of skin cancer," she said. ...
- Arizona Republic,
Head of School Lecture Series III: Organising skin cancer services ... Nov 20, 2005
...“Organising skin cancer services in the UK NHS: Process change through the National Institute of Clinical Excellence.�. The Lecture ...
- UQ News,
The Basics of Skin Cancer... and how to prevent it Nov 17, 2005
Skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all reported cancers in the United States and is the most common form of cancer. Over one ...
- The University of Hawaii Kaleo,
Skin cancer risks increasing Nov 13, 2005
Skin cancer diagnosis is steadily increasing across most of the country, but Northland, Bay of Plenty and Wanganui residents seem to be at greatest risk. ...
- New Zealand Herald,
High skin cancer rates likely to continue Nov 13, 2005
Skin cancer diagnoses in New Zealand are likely to continue at high rates for several more years before dropping, SunSmart New Zealand says. ...
- Stuff.co.nz,
Stats show major skin cancer risk for men under 40 Nov 15, 2005
New statistics released for National Skin Cancer Action Week show about 70 people are diagnosed with melanomas in Mackay each year. ...
- ABC Regional Online,
Research highlights skin cancer risk group Nov 15, 2005
...potentially just the macho male kind of thing where they don't believe that this is something that will actually affect them, that skin cancer is something ...
- ABC Regional Online,
Skin cancer survivor says don't learn the hard way Nov 13, 2005
...said. More than 370,000 Australians are treated for skin cancer and over 1000 die from the disease each year, 30 of them Tasmanians. ...
- Hobart Mercury,
Soap star tells of battle with skin cancer Nov 15, 2005
TELEVISION actor Andy Newton-Lee has spoken out about the dangers of sunbeds after a traumatic three months fighting skin cancer. ...
- Yorkshire Post Today,
Aspirin may prevent skin cancer Nov 8, 2005
Australian scientists say that common drugs such as aspirin may hold the key to reducing the risk of developing skin cancer. According ...
- News-Medical.net,
Aspirin May Reduce the Occurrence of Skin Cancer Nov 8, 2005
Now it appears that it can also lower the risk of getting skin cancer. According to a new study by researchers at the Queensland ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Aspirin Prevents Skin Cancer Nov 8, 2005
According to Australian researchers, the common painkiller Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is efficient in lowering the incidence of skin cancer. ...
- Softpedia
Aspirin may reduce skin cancer risk Nov 8, 2005
Researchers found that regular use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs protected against skin cancer and sunspots. ...
- ABC7Chicago.com,
Skin Cancer Cream Nov 10, 2005
Surgery could have removed Susan Eslick's cancer altogether. But it would also have left a big scar in the middle of her face. But ...
- WTVY,
Point Therapeutics points out good results in skin cancer drug ... Nov 11, 2005
Point Therapeutics Inc. reports positive results from a Phase 2 single-agent study of its oral anti-cancer drug candidate, talabostat ...
- Boston Mass High Tech,
Green Tea: A Simmering Debate Nov 22, 2005
Caffeine is probably providing the lion’s share of protection in the case of the skin cancer experiments, and plays a big part in the lung ones, says green ...
- Mail Tribune,
Study shows aspirin lowers risk of skin cancer Nov 7, 2005
ELEANOR HALL: Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in Australia, and more than a quarter of a million of us are diagnosed with it every year. ...
- ABC Online,
Smearing skin with broccoli can help reduce risk of cancer Oct 31, 2005
...on your skin. Scientists from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found it halved the rate of skin cancer in mice. Cabbage is ...
- Independent,
Aspirin may protect against skin cancer Nov 7, 2005
Regular use of a class of drugs which includes aspirin may protect against a deadly form of skin cancer, Australian research has found. ...
- The Age (subscription),
Vaile to undergo skin cancer surgery Nov 1, 2005
Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile has been diagnosed with the most deadly form of skin cancer and will undergo surgery on Thursday to have a malignant melanoma ...
- The Age (subscription),
Marcelle Leahy warns of skin cancer dangers Nov 5, 2005
Patrick Leahy warned the people at a women's economic opportunity conference Saturday of the dangers of skin cancer by describing her ordeal with the disease. ...
- Boston Globe,
Aspirin 'cuts skin cancer' Nov 6, 2005
COMMON drugs such as aspirin may help prevent skin cancer, according to researchers set to announce a major medical breakthrough. ...
- Australian,
Enzyme Might Be Culprit in Skin Cancer's Spread Nov 3, 2005
3 (HealthDay News) — Overactivity of a key enzyme found in skin cancer cells appears to play a prominent role in triggering the aggressive spread of the ...
- ABC News
Australian research shows aspirin may prevent skin cancer Nov 6, 2005
...aspirin, already found to be effective in reducing the risk of heart disease, may also help lower the incidence of skin cancer, Australian researchers said. ...
- Forbes
Aspirin may prevent skin cancer Nov 7, 2005
Aspirin, a common painkiller already found to be effective in reducing the risk of heart disease, may help lower the incidence of skin cancer, said Australian ...
- Daily Times,
Vaile diagnosed with skin cancer Nov 1, 2005
DEPUTY Prime Minister Mark Vaile has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is having surgery today to have a melanoma removed. Prime ...
- Brisbane Courier Mail,
Aspirin 'helps prevent skin cancer' Nov 6, 2005
A Queensland Institute of Medical Research study shows the regular use of aspirin and anti-inflamatory drugs like Ibuprofen can reduce the risk of skin cancers ...
- ABC Regional Online,
Marcelle Leahy warns of skin cancer dangers Nov 6, 2005
Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, warned participants at a women's economic opportunity conference Saturday of the dangers of skin cancer by describing her ordeal with ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com,
Aspirin reduces skin cancer Nov 7, 2005
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have found that regular intake of aspirin had a reduced number of sunspots which are precursors to skin cancer. ...
- MedIndia,
Can Aspirin Prevent Skin Cancer? Nov 7, 2005
Now Australian researchers say the often-overlooked over-the-counter medication might actually help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. ...
- Consumer Affairs
Vegetables And Garlic Confer Protection From Skin Cancer Nov 1, 2005
...current study, scientists from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that rubbing an extract from broccoli on to your skin protects you from skin cancer. ...
- MedIndia,
Study shows aspirin lowers risk of skin cancer Nov 7, 2005
ELEANOR HALL: Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in Australia, and more than a quarter of a million of us are diagnosed with it every year.But ...
- LaSalute.net,
Broccoli sprout-extract protects against skin cancer Nov 1, 2005
...broccoli. "Our findings suggest a promising strategy for skin cancer prevention after exposure to UV light," Dinkova-Kostova said.
- Food Consumer,
Enzyme Linked To Spread Of Skin Cancer Nov 4, 2005
A new study says that a key enzyme present in skin cancer cells might be responsible for the metastasis or triggering the spread of the cancer to other parts ...
- MedIndia,
Skin Cancer Fighting Agent Found In Vegetables Nov 1, 2005
...of Johns Hopkins University applied broccoli sprout extract to the skin of hairless mice, and found it counteracted the battled the skin cancer, stemming from ...
- All Headline News
Aspirin May Protect Against Skin Cancer Nov 7, 2005
People who took two pills a week for more than five years had a 63 percent reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer. ...
- HealthCentral.com
Study: Broccoli Could Treat Skin Cancer Tumors Nov 1, 2005
Johns Hopkins researchers recently exposed mice to ultraviolet light. As a result, all of the mice developed cancerous skin tumors. ...
- WBAL Channel.com,
WorkSafe turns up the heat on sun protection Nov 22, 2005
Launched at the MCG construction site as part of National Skin Cancer Action Week, Working Safely in the Sun will see WorkSafe inspectors visiting more than ...
- Ferret,
Skin cancer rates increase Oct 31, 2005
More young people appear to be developing the most common types of skin cancer, a change that could herald a dramatic increase in the cost and suffering caused ...
- Salem Statesman Journal,
You can still get skin cancer even if you haven't spent a lifetime ... Nov 5, 2005
...her hairdresser said, "You have to get that checked out right away." One very painful biopsy later, Elovecky got the bad news: She had basal cell skin cancer. ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Sun damage test 'to predict cancer risk' Nov 18, 2005
British sun worshippers will be able to see how high their skin cancer risk is by taking a new sun damage test. The UK is the first ...
- DeHavilland,
Dendritic cell-based therapy uses tumor cells and danger signals ... Nov 20, 2005
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Although it accounts for only 4 percent of all skin cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths. ...
- Xagena.it,
Aspirin And Skin Cancer Nov 7, 2005
HEALTH NEWS - There's new evidence that common aspirin may be an effective tool in preventing a deadly form of skin cancer. Australian ...
- abc7.com,
Kidney transplants and skin cancer linked Oct 24, 2005
...population. Furthermore, the risk for this deadly form of skin cancer appears to increase with age for men, but not for women. "The ...
- Macleans,
Melanoma group hosts free workshop at AHS Nov 22, 2005
Each health teacher in attendance receives a video about skin cancer and a supply of early detection bookmarks for their students. ...
- Arlington Advocate,
Non-melanoma cancer cuts fracture risk Nov 17, 2005
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. ...
- The Age (subscription),
More Aussies turning to skin clinics Nov 16, 2005
More Australians are turning to skin cancer clinics rather than their general practitioners for detailed skin examinations, research has found. ...
- Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),
World-first Test Of Sun-damaged Skin Launched Nov 19, 2005
Researchers Find Gene Involved In Body's Defense Against Skin Cancer (August 10, 1999) -- Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Cancer Vaccines: Decades of failure haven't extinguished hope Nov 22, 2005
...of optimism: Immunologists believed they could use a vaccine to strengthen the immune system's natural response and cure melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer ...
- Miami Herald,
Daily pill may beat prostate cancer Nov 22, 2005
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Australian men, after skin cancer. More than 10,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia each year. ...
- The Age (subscription),
Simple test to reveal level of skin damage from sun Nov 18, 2005
SUNBATHERS worried about the threat of skin cancer can now take a test to find out how badly they might have been damaged, it was announced yesterday. ...
- Times Online,
The Grocery List for Cancer Prevention? Nov 17, 2005
...said study author Dr. Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova from Johns Hopkins University, "Our findings suggest a promising strategy for skin cancer prevention after ...
- ABC News
Androgen Deprivation Before and During Radiation Improves Outcomes ... Nov 22, 2005
It produces some of the fluid that transports sperm during ejaculation. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men. ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release),
What the Internet’s Medical Sleuths Say Ailed Tiny Tim, And One ... Nov 22, 2005
...“A person’s diet may not be as good as it should, and with the fear of skin cancer, people are more aware of using sunblock.�. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Plant May Treat Skin Cancer Nov 9, 2005
Nelson, New Zealand (AHN) - Researchers at New Zealand's Wellington School of Medicine are working on a possible treatment for melanoma derived from a ...
- All Headline News
Strong link between diet and prostate cancer: MD Nov 22, 2005
Selenium’s link to prostate cancer was an unexpected discovery of a study in Utah of 2,000 people with non-malignant skin cancer. ...
- Canadian Jewish News,
Vaile undergoing skin cancer surgery Nov 1, 2005
Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is undergoing surgery to have a melanoma removed. Prime ...
- Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),
'I'm just glad it was peaceful' Nov 20, 2005
...up. His brain function remained the same, but he was diagnosed with skin cancer that had already spread throughout his body. He ...
- Norwich Bulletin,
World-first test of sun-damaged skin launched Nov 18, 2005
The new test, called ‘skinphysical’, draws on pioneering work by skin cancer experts at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, together with Canadian ...
- Innovations-Report,
World-first test of sun-damaged skin launched Nov 17, 2005
The new test, called ‘skinphysical’, draws on pioneering work by Newcastle University skin cancer experts, together with Canadian company Genesis Genomics. ...
- WebWire (press release),
Saving kids from the sun Nov 13, 2005
...should go toward protecting children against the sun's hot rays, which can be friend or foe, warming up a summer picnic or heightening the risk of skin cancer. ...
- Sacramento Bee,
AMWA: Elderly people need more vitamin D for bonealth Nov 22, 2005
...that this is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of the wide use of sunscreen and protective clothing, due to concerns about skin cancer and other skin ...
- Food Consumer,
The Curious Case of The One-Eyed Sheep Nov 17, 2005
...partner Curis, a fledgling biotech in Cambridge, Mass., are first out of the gate with an experimental hedgehog-blocking skin cream for basal cell skin cancer. ...
- Forbes
To D Or Not To D: That Is The Question Nov 14, 2005
...question excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) can be damaging to health and is the cause of more than 90 percent of all skin cancer cases ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
Setback for brother awaiting transplant Nov 17, 2005
A BROTHER waiting for a life- saving bone marrow transplant from across the globe has suffered a cruel setback after being diagnosed with skin cancer. ...
- Sunderland Echo,
Aussie teens get sun safe Nov 13, 2005
...still be the land of sun, sand and surf, but the country's teenagers are turning their backs on tanning amid growing concerns over skin cancer, according to a ...
- News24,
Teens don't heed cancer message Nov 19, 2005
Craig Sinclair, chairman of the Cancer Council Australia's national skin cancer committee, said it was encouraging that nine out of 10 teenagers were now more ...
- Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),
Tanning a teen turn-off Nov 13, 2005
TEENAGERS might not have completely abandoned the image of the bronzed Anzac, but concerns about skin cancer appear to have dented it. ...
- Australian,
Big results in study to treat cancer Nov 19, 2005
Four months ago, the 62-year-old skin cancer patient from East Cleveland began growing blood stem cells that had been genetically altered to withstand the ...
- Cleveland Plain Dealer,
'I really couldn't handle this without them' Nov 20, 2005
...illness. In February 2005, Lavarato turned to hospice once again after her husband, Mike, was diagnosed with skin cancer. "This ...
- Norwich Bulletin,
Seniors can pump up fitness IQ at Cleveland Clinic lectures Nov 22, 2005
Doctors from the clinic will speak about such topics as skin cancer and sleep disorders to promote healthy living on the island. ...
- Marconews (subscription),
Parks official altered outlook for open space Nov 21, 2005
...was nearly over. Incurable skin cancer, the doctor said, would limit Hornbeck's time left to five years or less. Hornbeck, then ...
- Contra Costa Times,
Holes in EPA's Ozone Policy Nov 18, 2005
...additional protection. Reducing this ozone shielding marginally increases people's risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts. EPA's ...
- Tech Central Station,
Teens heed the cancer message Nov 13, 2005
TEENAGERS are resisting the urge to tan because of skin cancer risks, a new survey shows. The Cancer Council's National Sun Survey ...
- Advertiser Adelaide,
Sunbed may kill me, says soap actor Nov 16, 2005
By Aidan Radnedge, Metro. A young TV actor who developed skin cancer has blamed his illness on his sunbed addiction. Ex-Hollyoaks ...
- This is London,
Caregivers recognized in Lakeville Nov 22, 2005
She is also the caregiver of her mentally handicapped older brother; previously, she had to care for her father when he was suffering from skin cancer in the ...
- Brockton Enterprise,
Avoid these festive season traps Nov 22, 2005
Sunburn stress. The sun in the southern hemisphere is vicious – and skin cancer is a real danger. And remember that the damage is cumulative. ...
- Health24.com,
What's Happening 03 Oct 2005
Free skin cancer screening: Offered 4 to 7 pm today, Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, 5 Lyon Place. ...
- Watertown Daily Times (subscription)
Higher cancer risk for kidney transplant patients 03 Oct 2005
People who receive a kidney transplant are nearly four times more likely to develop melanoma, a rare but deadly form of skin cancer. ...
- Xagena.it
Plants are high in vitamins,minerals and healing propertiesBy Lisa ... 03 Oct 2005
...until they develop tumors. Then he'll see whether more lycopene helps skin cancer the way it does other cancers. If it does, it ...
- Nassau Guardian
Rep. Jo Ann Davis joins the women with breast cancer 03 Oct 2005
There are so many of those calls and notes and requests. Breast cancer is, after skin cancer, the second most-often diagnosed cancer among women. ...
- Daily Press
Cancer tests can be harmful 03 Oct 2005
...is not. Skin cancer screening is easy, safe and effective. By comparison, screening for lung cancer is more controversial. Spiral ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal
Exams and mammograms promote the early detection of breast cancer 03 Oct 2005
...breast health for women. Breast cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common cancer among women. More than 215,000 women ...
- Summit Daily News
Geron betting on cancer vaccine 03 Oct 2005
His company covers Geron and New York-based Antigenics Inc., which has cancer vaccines in development targeting kidney and skin cancer and leukemia and genital ...
- San Jose Business Journal
Polartechnics notches umpteenth loss 03 Oct 2005
It also sells Solarscan, a skin cancer detection device; EnergistUltra,a cosmetic variable-pulsed light device; and Mediscan, a healthcare IT system. ...
- Sydney Morning Herald (subscription)
A new attitude is getting it done 03 Oct 2005
...cockroaches. And those are just the corrupt politicians. We've also got cruises to nowhere, skin cancer and mildew. Dolphin doubters ...
- Miami Herald
Kidney Transplant Patients Face Higher Skin Cancer Risk Sep 29, 2005
...a kidney transplant are nearly four times more likely than the general population to develop melanoma, a rare but deadly form of skin cancer, according to a ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Schizophrenia and cancer: an epidemiological study Sep 30, 2005
...individual cancers. There was, however, a significantly low rate ratio for skin cancer (0.56,95% CI 0.36–0.83). Conclusions We ...
- British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription)
Regular checkups for skin cancer recommended Sep 29, 2005
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation recommends a clinical skin cancer checkup at the age of 20 and yearly checkups after the age of 40. ...
- AZ Central.com
Indian Researcher Discovers Reason For Malignancy of Skin Cancer Sep 26, 2005
An Indian origin researcher and his team have discovered one of the reasons why melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, is so malignant. ...
- MedIndia
New, Less Toxic Treatment for Skin Cancer Being Developed Sep 25, 2005
A new, less toxic way to treat malignant melanoma (skin cancer) is being developed by medicinal chemists at Reading University. ...
- PR Newswire UK (press release)
Skin cancer expert educates Franklin teachers Sep 28, 2005
FRANKLIN -- Experts say melanoma, a form of skin cancer, will be diagnosed 50 percent more this year than new cases of HIV/AIDS, yet many teenagers graduate ...
- Milford Daily News
Skin cancer paper wins coveted Louis Barnett Prize Sep 17, 2005
...multifunctional cells, present in high numbers in the upper layers of the skin could provide a desperately needed breakthrough in the battle against skin cancer ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Student Athletes Risk Skin Cancer Sep 18, 2005
..."Skin cancer is one of the most rapidly growing cancers in the world," said Dr. Louis Rapkin, a pediatric oncologist with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Ga. ...
- WCCO
Skin cancer screenings offered; wood palettes given away Sep 22, 2005
...up. Pick-up of materials will be located by the construction gate. A free skin cancer screening will be held from 1-4 pm Sept. 30 ...
- Henderson Gleaner
Sun addicts need AA-type program Oct 1, 2005
...could be the reason many people continue to sunbake despite the dangers, and obsessive tanners may need psychological support, some skin cancer experts believe ...
- The Age (subscription)
Sharp rise in skin cancer deaths leads to warnings Sep 6, 2005
THE number of Scots who are diagnosed with and dying of skin cancer has risen dramatically, official figures have revealed. Andy ...
- Scotsman
Skin cancer cases rise in Scotland Sep 6, 2005
The number of Scots being diagnosed and dying of skin cancer has risen dramatically, official figures have revealed. Health minister ...
- Daily Mail - UK
Skin cancer jab on trial Sep 10, 2005
Professor Rod Dunbar, of Auckland University's school of biological science, said New Zealand had the world's highest rate of skin cancer and traditional ...
- Stuff.co.nz
Call for action over sharp rise in skin cancer deaths Sep 7, 2005
THE number of people dying of skin cancer in Scotland has risen sharply, according to the latest figures. Scottish Executive statistics ...
- Glasgow Evening Times
Organ Transplant Drug May Up Skin Cancer Risk Sep 15, 2005
Sept. 15, 2005 -- Scientists may have found a clue about why skin cancer rates are high for organ transplant patients. In lab tests ...
- WebMD
Number of men dying from skin cancer in Scotland soars Sep 6, 2005
THE number of Scots suffering and dying from skin cancer has risen dramatically, official figures revealed yesterday. The disease ...
- The Herald
Learn the Signs of Skin Cancer Sep 10, 2005
Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has published a new brochure to help the public understand the signs and symptoms of skin cancer as well as ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
New findings help to unravel skin cancer's secrets Sep 3, 2005
As skin cancer rates rise (a recent study found the incidence of basal cell and squamous cell cancer has tripled in women under age 40), chemists are ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
College Athletes Neglect Sunscreen Use Despite Risk of Skin Cancer Sep 8, 2005
Because they are spending so much time in the sun, they have a high risk for developing skin cancer, yet few of them regularly use any form of sunscreen ...
- Newswise (press release)
Skin cancer rate for young females Sep 12, 2005
By Sumayya Ahmad. (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES - The incidence of skin cancer among females under 40 has tripled, according to a study published in the Journal of the ...
- The Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Dermatologist warns of skin cancer risk in the UAE Sep 5, 2005
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, and without proper skin protection against sunlight ...
- Al-Bawaba
Skin cancer clinics under the microscope Sep 15, 2005
Michelle Sanderson took her daughter to a skin cancer clinic to have some moles checked out, mistakenly thinking the 15-year-old would be in the hands of ...
- Sydney Morning Herald (subscription)
Study: Skin cancer up in youths Sep 1, 2005
Wear sunglasses with a 99 percent or 100 percent UV observation rating to protect your eyes. It seems a person is never too young to get skin cancer. ...
- Columbia Missourian
A surprisingly common form of skin cancer Sep 2, 2005
When it comes to skin cancer, the eyelids are not the first place that comes to mind. However, skin cancer on the upper and lower ...
- Hopkinton Crier
What You Must Know About Skin Cancer Sep 9, 2005
Skin cancer rates are soaring in the United States. ... When they do, they tend to get sunburned, which increases their risk of skin cancer. ...
- Reader's Digest
New skin cancer vaccine created at UF shows promise Sep 5, 2005
...lethal dose. In humans melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society's Web site. The society ...
- Independent Florida Alligator
Skin Cancer Treatment Option Grows In Popularity Sep 6, 2005
By Barbara Morse Silva. Each year, more than one million people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer. There are many ...
- Turn to 10.com
Women Know About Skin Cancer and Still Tan Sep 1, 2005
It appears that women are quite well informed about risks of getting a skin cancer while sunbathing. Their knowledge of factors ...
- Fashion Monitor Toronto
Anti-wrinkle treatment could also be answer to skin cancer Sep 2, 2005
...separate study a group of patients suffering from Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a rare genetic disease that makes people more susceptible to skin cancer, was treated ...
- Cosmetics Design
SPF may not be enough to protect against skin cancer Sep 3, 2005
Immune protection factor (IPF) in sunscreens and its relation to sun protection factor (SPF) is essential in determining skin cancer prevention ability ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Antioxidant Mixture May Improve Protection against Skin Cancer Sep 9, 2005
Despite the availability of topical sunscreens, skin cancer is on the rise. A mixture of antioxidants added to sunscreen may help ...
- Fashion Monitor Toronto
Kidney Transplant Patients Face Higher Cancer Risk Sep 27, 2005
People who receive a kidney transplant are nearly four times more likely to develop melanoma, a rare but deadly form of skin cancer, according to a study in ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Statins may help reduce risk for broken bones Oct 2, 2005
Kidney transplant patients are nearly four times more likely than the general population to develop melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, a new study ...
- Indianapolis Star
Why red hair means skin cancer risk Aug 30, 2005
WASHINGTON - Redheads sunburn easily, but that may not be the only reason they are at high risk of skin cancer. New research suggests ...
- Newsday
Gene route to skin cancer found Aug 30, 2005
...at The Institute of Cancer Research have discovered the role of a gene important in the development of malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. ...
- StaffNurse.com
Red-heads more vulnerable to skin cancer Aug 31, 2005
New research from Duke University suggests red-heads face an increased risk of skin cancer due to an unfortunate blend of light skin and differences in their ...
- myDNA.com
Redheads: Skin cancer risk Aug 30, 2005
Redheads might be more susceptible to skin cancer than brunettes because of differences in the way ultraviolet light affects human pigments. ...
- Health24.com
Cancer treatment also may help heal acne, sun damage, some say Sep 26, 2005
The lesion could be a squamous cell, a common skin cancer. "There are other treatments that are faster, cheaper and more effective," he says. ...
- DetNews.com
Fashion industry gets behind battle against breast cancer with a ... Oct 2, 2005
Breast cancer is the second-most-common type of cancer in women, next to skin cancer, and more than 211,000 cases are expected to be detected this year alone. ...
- San Jose Mercury News
Melanoma, a rising threat to children Sep 30, 2005
PHILADELPHIA - (KRT) - Melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer that usually affects adults, is showing up with increasing frequency in children. ...
- Biloxi Sun Herald
Melanoma affecting more children Oct 1, 2005
PHILADELPHIA - Melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer that usually affects adults, is showing up with increasing frequency in children. ...
- Bradenton Herald
UC physicians host a health fair today Oct 1, 2005
In addition to free health screenings -including bone density, hearing, allergy, skin cancer, blood glucose and body fat tests - the open house will also offer ...
- Cincinnati Post
Minister warns against solarium visits Oct 1, 2005
..."There is evidence that people are more likely to develop skin cancer when they use solariums," she said. "Now 1,300 Australians ...
- ABC Regional Online
Tired of rural GP ‘moralising’ Sep 27, 2005
EDITOR I've been treating skin cancer for more than a decade and yes, have been disgusted by things I've seen from some skin cancer clinics. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Morning-after cream may cut skin cancer Sep 2, 2005
SCIENTISTS have developed a revolutionary morning-after sun cream that could cut the number of skin cancer deaths... SCIENTISTS ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
Skin cancer triples among young women Sep 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES (U-WIRE) - The incidence of skin cancer among females under 40 has tripled, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical ...
- StateHornet.com
To tan or not to tan? Sep 28, 2005
According to Dermatology Nursing for April of 2004, skin cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in the United States. The ...
- Chanticleer (subscription)
Small Tests, Large Profits Oct 1, 2005
After her mother was diagnosed with skin cancer, Lori Hansen went to a local dermatologist in North Carolina to have her skin tested. ...
- Hartford Courant
More than skin deep Sep 23, 2005
Schilling is a survivor of skin cancer. ... Her painful ordeal became the basis of a public service campaign to inform more Americans about skin cancer. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
Scientists unravel pathway in skin cancer development Aug 31, 2005
...at The Institute of Cancer Research, have unravelled the role of a gene important in the development of the deadliest form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma. ...
- 999 Today
Redheads might be more vulnerable to skin cancer Aug 29, 2005
By The Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Redheads sunburn easily, but that may not be the only reason they are at high risk of skin cancer. ...
- Quad City Times
Study suggests tanning's pull like substance abuse Sep 28, 2005
But dermatologists and skin cancer experts are buzzing about a recent study that suggests for some, tanning may be addictive. The ...
- Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Clarksville native brings dermatology practice home Sep 28, 2005
..."We're both fresh out of fellowships that were geared toward the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, and we both attended Vanderbilt (University) for our ...
- Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
'Devine Spirit' walk Saturday raises awareness, funds for melanoma ... Sep 27, 2005
Not that long ago, Shalno, the mother of twin girls, knew little about the potentially lethal skin cancer. "I didn't even know what melanoma was," Shalno said. ...
- Weymouth News
Editorial: Be aware of melanoma risk Sep 27, 2005
The dermatologist examines the entire body to detect signs of skin cancer, including potentially lethal melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. ...
- Weymouth News
UF expert develops melanoma vaccine Sep 21, 2005
...vaccine against melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - provides almost complete protection in mice and could lead to a similar treatment for people ...
- Gainesville Sun
Making waves in cancer detection Sep 19, 2005
...by the same method so far, and increase the chances of a commercially viable imaging system - such as a detection system for skin cancer - being developed. ...
- Institute of Physics (press release)
Study reveals cancer risks in redheads Sep 23, 2005
...gives skin and hair their color. Skin cancer occurs when these cells grow uncontrollably. Simon’s research shows that redheads ...
- The Duke Chronicle
New nanometer scale at OC Oct 1, 2005
Melanin can be both beneficial and harmful in regards to skin cancer, but many people don’t realize the technological tool they can be for the environment. ...
- Oberlin Review
Bill curbs teen tanning bed use Sep 28, 2005
Teens 14 to 18 would need parental permission. "We know that children exposed to ultraviolet light have a much higher risk of getting skin cancer later in life ...
- New York Daily News
Event to help fight melanoma honors two Milton victims Sep 26, 2005
Milton. The goal is to raise money to support her son, Zack Devine, and to raise awareness about this deadly form of skin cancer. ...
- Boston Globe
Kidney transplant increases cancer risk Sep 26, 2005
26 (UPI) -- A new study says kidney transplant patients are nearly four times more likely to develop melanoma, a rare but deadly form of skin cancer. ...
- United Press International
Beating breast cancer - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sep 30, 2005
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States, topped only by skin cancer. More than 211,000 women ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Which of These Foods Will Stop Cancer? (Not So Fast) Sep 28, 2005
A study that randomly assigned people to take selenium or not to see whether it protected against skin cancer found that it had no effect on that cancer, but ...
- Wilmington Morning Star
Teacher fraud case shocks DR Sep 30, 2005
Approximately three years ago, Faria told people she had skin cancer that then metastasized into stomach cancer and she was unable to make ends meet under the ...
- Taunton Gazette
Intermediate Doses of Interferon Do Not Reduce Recurrences in ... Sep 30, 2005
...outcomes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that typically begins in the form of a mole. It is considered an aggressive type of cancer. ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release)
Good causes Sep 30, 2005
...of vehicles and boats and the donor may choose to support The Melanoma Education Foundation, a Peabody-based nonprofit that provides skin cancer education, or ...
- Salem News
Facing health facts Sep 27, 2005
Thirty-one men and women over the age of 45 came to receive free prostate and colon cancer testing, blood pressure checks, and skin cancer and diabetes ...
- Auburn Citizen
About that new-car smell? Don't breathe so easy Sep 29, 2005
...smell has fallen suspect. Turns out it's bad for you. Just like meat (think nitrates) or the sun (skin cancer). The things that make ...
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
Viewpoint: All of our choices are up for debate Oct 2, 2005
Maybe we could even have special tax for tanning salons because they might contribute to skin cancer or better yet only allow humans out in the sun for so many ...
- Anderson Herald Bulletin
A fighting chance Sep 30, 2005
The disease is "the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in the United States," according to the foundation. Last year, it was blamed for 30,000 deaths. ...
- Broomfield Enterprise (subscription)
Ice event tickets selling like hot cakes Sep 30, 2005
...aids for our youth and adult education and awareness programs such as models that demonstrate the importance of different screening tests and skin cancer models ...
- Cayman Net News
Survivors gather to remember Sep 30, 2005
And we know, that every candle has a name.". Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer, other than skin cancer, in women. ...
- Neosho Daily News
Sun exposure reduces cancer and disease? Sep 19, 2005
...cancer deaths. This morbidity far exceeds the annual number of deaths from melanoma (8,000) and skin cancer (2,000). For countries ...
- myDNA.com
Health and economic benefits from sun exposure are much greater ... Sep 17, 2005
...hip fracture that likely could have been prevented with sufficient vitamin D as well as the number of cases and deaths from skin cancer and melanoma as well as ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Paper: Economic Burden of Insufficient Solar UVB Irradiance ... Sep 20, 2005
...could have been prevented with sufficient vitamin D from UVB irradiance or oral sources as well as the number of cases and deaths from skin cancer and melanoma ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release)
Hospice workers help patients die with dignity Sep 29, 2005
The boy was living with his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, when the great-grandmother was diagnosed with skin cancer. ...
- Nogales International
Scientific panel discusses benefits of UV sun exposure Sep 22, 2005
...sun exposure, some scientists believe that the benefits of Vitamin D from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays outweigh the risks of skin cancer from the ...
- Village News Network
Noninvasive Technique Identifies Melanoma Sep 26, 2005
...thinner melanomas. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be quite deadly once it has spread beyond the site of origin. However ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release)
Burning questions Sep 7, 2005
Despite the debate about the quality of care offered by skin cancer clinics, Australians are flocking to them for checkups . By Megan Howe. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Sydne Summer | How To Sep 25, 2005
...tan routinely. Skin cancer is increasing among our generation, and UV tanning is just as harmful as laying out on the beach. How ...
- Tufts Daily
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