Skin Cancer News

Posted December 11, 2012:

• Effective Immunotherapy for Melanoma Hinges on Blocking Suppressive Factors, Study Suggests

Posted December 1, 2012:

• X-Ray Analysis Deciphers Master Regulator Important for Skin Cancer

Posted November 14, 2012:

• Research Breakthrough Could Halt Melanoma Metastasis, Study Suggests

Posted November 13, 2012:

• Awareness Could Eliminate Inequalities in Cancer Diagnoses

Posted November 12, 2012:

• Place in the Sun Carries Risks for Outdoor Workers

Posted November 7, 2012:

• Spread of Human Melanoma Cells in Mice Correlates With Clinical Outcomes in Patients

Posted November 6, 2012:

• New Monoclonal Antibody Inhibits Tumour Growth in Advanced Solid Tumours in a Phase I Clinical Trial

Posted October 31, 2012:

• Unexpected Factor Contributes to Melanoma Risk in Red-Haired, Fair-Skinned Individuals

Posted October 30, 2012:

• Fighting Melanoma's Resistance to Chemotherapy: Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatment of Skin Cancers

Posted October 25, 2012:

• New Anti-Tumor Cell Therapy Strategies Are More Effective
• Researchers Identify Unique Immune Gene Signature Across Thousands of Patients' Solid Tumors

Posted October 24, 2012:

• Mouse Model Exposes a New Type of T Cell to Target Melanoma

Posted October 23, 2012:

• How Patterns and Timing of Sunlight Exposure Contribute to Skin Cancers

Posted October 22, 2012:

• Alarming Increase in Malignant Melanoma on the West Coast of Sweden

Posted October 17, 2012:

• Researchers Study 'ACT TIL' Approach to Treating Metastatic Melanoma

Posted October 10, 2012:

• Melanoma: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Posted October 5, 2012:

• Mice With Black Fur That Turns White Help Illuminate Skin Pigmentation

Posted October 1, 2012:

• Tanning Beds Linked to Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
• Breakthrough in Understanding Lung Cancer Vulnerabilities Points the Way to New Targeted Therapy
• Engineering the Immune System to Fight Melanoma

Posted September 29, 2012:

• Combination of Targeted Treatment Drugs Delays Resistance in Melanoma Patients

Posted September 24, 2012:

• Trial Shows Effectiveness of Low-Cost Intervention to Improve Sun Protection

Posted September 19, 2012:

• Genetically-Engineered Preclinical Models Predict Pharmacodynamic Response
• Fighting Melanoma's Attraction to the Brain

Posted September 17, 2012:

• Cause of Chemotherapy Resistance in Melanoma Found
• Drug Combination Against NRSA-Mutant Melanoma Discovered

Posted September 13, 2012:

• Missing Pieces of DNA Structure Is a Red Flag for Deadly Skin Cancer
• Cloned Receptor Paves Way for New Breast and Prostate Cancer Treatment

Posted September 11, 2012:

• Technique Using Computed Tomography Associated With Improved Detection of Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients With Melanoma

Posted September 7, 2012:

• Melanoma Manifests Differently in Children Than in Adults, Study Finds

Posted September 6, 2012:

• Parents' Skin Cancer Concern Doesn't Keep Kids Inside
• Atypical Skin Mole May Provide Means to Test for New Cancer Syndrome

Posted September 4, 2012:

• Rate of Women With Pregnancy-Associated Cancer on the Rise, Study Suggests

Posted September 3, 2012:

• Study Examines Association Between Parkinson Disease, Cancer
• A Promising Start for New Anticancer Drug

Posted August 28, 2012:

• Study of Tribe Could Help Find East Asian Skin Color Genes

Posted August 23, 2012:

• Human Melanoma Stem Cells Identified

Posted August 22, 2012:

• Melanoma Expert Reviews Unique Adverse Events With Newly Approved Drug

Posted August 17, 2012:

• Study Reveals New Molecular Target for Melanoma Treatment

Posted August 15, 2012:

• Potential New Treatment Target Identified for Melanoma Skin Cancer
• Vaccine Targets Malignant Brain Cancer Antigens, Significantly Lengthens Survival

Posted August 14, 2012:

• Dermatologists' Tips to Reduce the Signs of Aging

Posted August 6, 2012:

• Long-Term Use of Blood Pressure Meds Promoting Sun Sensitivity May Raise Lip Cancer Risk

Posted August 1, 2012:

• Skin Cancer Identified for the First Time in Wild Fish Populations, Beneath Ozone Layer Hole

Posted July 31, 2012:

• Immune Responses Can Be Generated Locally Within Human Melanoma Skin Metastases

Posted July 25, 2012:

• Use of Sunbeds Leads to Over 3000 Cases of Melanoma a Year in Europe

Posted July 24, 2012:

• Bioactive Protein from Ancient Medicinal Plant May Help Combat Melanoma and Other Cancers

Posted July 23, 2012:

• New Findings Break Tanning Misconceptions: There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Tan

Posted July 22, 2012:

• New Line of Approach for Combination Therapy Against Melanoma

Posted July 20, 2012:

• Stem Cell Research Aids Understanding of Cancer

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