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Melanoma
Melanoma research receives a massive funding boost, Australia Jul 7, 2005
NSW cancer researchers from the Sydney Melanoma Unit have received over $11 million to advance their world-leading research into the diagnosis and treatment of ... Medical News Today (press release),
Race supports free melanoma educatio Jul 6, 2005
Proceeds benefit the Melanoma Education Foundation, a non-profit organization providing a free skin cancer curriculum and teacher training program to Norwell ... Norwell Mariner,
Melanoma cropping up in younger people Jul 6, 2005
For the Chandler 14-year-old, this is what it means to have melanoma - a young life forever coated in thick layers of sunscreen. ... Arizona Republic,
Lesley's Lamps shine a light on melanoma fight Jul 5, 2005
Even though Robinett was dealing with advanced melanoma, her selfless nature was reflected in the request she made. It was not for herself. ... Bothell Herald,
vß3-dependent cross-presentation of matrix metalloproteinase–2 ... Jul 5, 2005
We describe a new mechanism underlying T cell recognition of melanoma cells, which involves the generation of a major histocompatibility complex class I ... Journal of Experimental Medicine
Melanoma Throws a Curveball San Diego Padres Star Mark Loretta ... Jun 28, 2005
...pitchers. But last August, Loretta came up against one foe that could have killed him; the most deadly of skin cancers -- melanoma. ... Yahoo News (press release)
DermTech receives grant to study melanoma diagnosis Jun 23, 2005
DermTech International announced Thursday that it has received a one-year $138,000 UC Discovery Grant for research toward the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma ... San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription),
Early detection of melanoma Jun 23, 2005
There has been no reduction in the number of the most deadly types of melanoma in recent years, according to a survey. Despite campaigns ... HealthandAge.com
Sam Donnellon | Melanoma: No day at beach Jun 24, 2005
...again. "With this melanoma I never woke up thinking, 'Why did it pick me, why me?' " she said. yesterday from her West Chester home. ... philly.com,
Most serious melanoma often missed, study says Jun 26, 2005
While people have become aware of the dangers of skin cancer, the most serious type of melanoma is often missed in its early stages, researchers report. ... Indianapolis Star,
Research and Markets : Analysis of New Drugs for Melanoma ... Jul 5, 2005
5, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20296) has announced the addition of Basic Platform Report: Melanoma Therapeutics to ... Business Wire (press release),
The alphabet of melanoma Jun 27, 2005
The second-leading cause of death for women in their early 30s is melanoma, cancerous skin cells that often occur in moles. Yet ... Kansas City Star,
Victory in the skies - Evergreen man wins race against melanoma Jun 29, 2005
...aviation enthusiasts, not excited kids with dreams of flight — was happier to be there than 60-year-old Martinson because, following melanoma surgery in May ... Canon Courier,
Melanoma Education Foundation looking for volunteers Jun 26, 2005
BELLINGHAM -- The Melanoma Education Foundation is seeking volunteers to raise melanoma awareness in their communities. Volunteer ... Milford Daily News,
DermTech International Receives UC Discovery Grant for Melanoma ... Jun 23, 2005
...announces today it is the recipient of a one-year UC Discovery Grant in the amount of $138,000 for research toward the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma. ... PharmaLive.com (press release),
Teen discovers way to treat melanoma, wins state science fair Jun 28, 2005
Eighth-grader Melanie Kabinoff's study on melanoma treatments won the grand prize in the junior division at the state science fair in Orlando in April. ... Palm Beach Post,
Malignant Melanoma
Melanoma is a cancerous tumor that grows out of melanocyte cells. ... Melanoma is a serious cancer that can spread rapidly throughout the body. ... rarediseases.about.com
Cyclists raise money for skin cancer research
..."We are working in particular with melanoma, we have found a genetic signal, that may let us know if people are likely to develop melanoma," she said. ... ABC Regional Online,
More Kids Diagnosed With Melanoma Jun 6, 2005
...the iceberg. "We used to never think about kids and melanoma. There was no real association. Kids didn't get melanoma.". In fact ... KBCI,
BioVex Announces Relocation of Headquarters to the USA Jun 6, 2005
In addition, the Company announced today that clearance had been obtained from the FDA to commence a phase II clinical trial in malignant melanoma with OncoVEX ... Yahoo News (press release)
North coast melanoma cases on the rise Jun 1, 2005
...state. Grafton and Copmanhurst both have melanoma rates double the state's average, and Coffs Harbour and Maclean are not far behind. ... ABC Regional Online,
Despite risks of melanoma, many still tan unprotected skin May 24, 2005
Their dual experiences might help explain why the lifetime chances of getting melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, are now about 1 in 65. ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
CLINICAL REVIEW: Non-Melanoma and Pre-Skin Cancers Jun 1, 2005
Malignant melanoma was dealt with in depth in a recent Clinical Review (GP, 4 March). ... Mortality is common from metastatic malignant melanoma and SCC. ... RedNova.com,
New treatment studied for melanoma May 26, 2005
...halted (April 7, 2005) -- Europe's biggest bio-technology company said Thursday it was halting clinical trials of a drug designed to treat melanoma, a type of ... Science Daily (press release)
NEW ZEALANDERS FAILING TO GET MELANOMA MESSAGE May 30, 2005
Hundreds of New Zealanders are dying because too many are still ignoring the melanoma message and are too slow in seeking specialist treatment, says world ... Scoop.co.nz (press release),
New treatment studied for melanoma May 26, 2005
A Texas study finds that a human antibody that uses patients' immune systems to attack cancer shows promise as a treatment for advanced malignant melanoma. ... Washington Times,
Check your skin for melanoma May 27, 2005
Last summer, one of those moles turned potentially deadly. “He shaved it off and it turned out to be melanoma,� she said. More ... News 8 Austin,
Targeting Mutant B-Raf Protein Reduces Melanoma Development May 31, 2005
HERSHEY, PA -- Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have identified the mechanism by which the most mutated gene in melanoma, called v599EB-Raf, aids ... Science Daily (press release)
Recurring melanoma erased in clinical trial of new vaccine May 30, 2005
That annoying little bump was skin cancer, a Stage 3 malignant melanoma tumor that had to be removed because it could spread into her bloodstream and lymph ... Arizona Republic,
Melanoma can be deadly, so check skin regularly May 29, 2005
Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers, and the number of cases of melanoma is on the rise. Since 1973, the rate has more than ... Charlotte Observer,
Choroidal Melanoma Treatment Not Linked to Excess Risk of Second ... May 31, 2005
Reuters Health) - Second primary cancers do not occur at an increased rate after treatment, with radiotherapy or not, for choroidal melanoma, according to a ... Cancerpage.com,
Melanoma screening May 27, 2005
But here’s the good news: most serious cases of melanoma and most melanoma deaths can be prevented if people would simply do two things: use sunscreen, and ... WTNH,
Melanoma Survival Rates Haven't Budged in 30 Years May 15, 2005
The survival prospects for those with advanced melanoma have not improved over the past three decades, despite scientists' best efforts, according to research ... ABC News
Formula may help predict personal melanoma risk May 18, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A statistical formula based on the risk factors for melanoma may help define an individual's risk of developing the skin cancer ... ABC News
Jefferson Researcher's Results Show Promise for Metastatic Eye ... May 17, 2005
When melanoma of the eye spreads to the liver, patients have few good options. Surgery is frequently impossible, and chemotherapy hasn't proven effective. ... Medical News Today,
Bayer, Onyx Pharma to Start Melanoma Trial May 13, 2005
...blind Phase III trial in which sorafenib will be administered with chemotherapies carboplatin and paclitaxel to patients with advanced metastatic melanoma. ... TheStreet.com
Treating Malignant Melanoma May 13, 2005
Anyone can get melanoma, but some people have a higher risk of developing the cancer. Melanoma is more common in people who have ... WSOCtv.com,
Resor hosts free cancer clinic 17 Mar 2005
The free skin cancer screening was hosted by State Senator Pam Resor and sponsored by the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation and Massachusetts Academy of ... Littleton Independent
Fact sheet 17 Mar 2005
Some 132 000 cases of malignant melanoma (the most fatal kind of skin cancer) and over two million cases of other skin cancers occur worldwide each year. ... WHO
Malignant melanoma, more dangerous skin cancer Mar 15, 2005
The third type of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, is much less common but far more dangerous. If not detected early and treated ... Express Newsline
Melanoma affects children differently Mar 15, 2005
A small study of 33 Italian children with melanoma found those children who were under 10 at the time of diagnosis had higher survival rates than those who ... DetNews.com
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
Arming the body Mar 16, 2005
The Providence trials aim to battle melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer. In 2005, nearly 60,000 US residents will develop melanoma ... OregonLive.com
Anti cancer virotherapy well tolerated in first human ... Mar 15, 2005
...reported to the conference that this research team had injected a single dose of Coxsackie A21 (CVA21) virus directly into the advanced melanoma tumours of ... Medical News Today
Melanoma in Children Appears Different Than Adult Disease Mar 11, 2005
FRIDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) — A small study of 33 Italian children with melanoma found those children who were under 10 at the time of diagnosis had ... ABC News
Vaccine Promising in Metastatic Melanoma Mar 10, 2005
...of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the vaccine MDX-010 in addition to interleukin-2 provides anti-cancer responses in patients with metastatic melanoma. ... Cancer Consultants
Vaccine Promising in Metastatic Melanoma Mar 11, 2005
March 3-5, 2005, the vaccine MDX-010 in addition to interleukin-2 (Il-2, Proleukin®) provides significant responses in patients with metastatic melanoma. ... Cancer Consultants
Metastatic Melanoma - Complete and Partial Responses Observed in ... Mar 7, 2005
...clinical study with the investigational fully human anti-CTLA-4 antibody, MDX-010, in which eight of 36 patients with metastatic melanoma experienced objective ... Medical News Today
Albertsons Named Title Sponsor of Melanoma International ... Mar 8, 2005
Michelle have joined Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) as the national sponsors of its multi-city Safe in the Shade Walkathons to occur on May 1, 2005 in ... Business Wire
Sun Exposure Increases Survival from Melanoma Mar 8, 2005
However, the greatest rise has been in melanoma, which is the most serious and most deadly type of skin cancer. The percentage of ... Health Sentinel
Functional Erythropoietin Autocrine Loop in Melanoma Mar 1, 2005
To elucidate the role of Epo and erythropoietin receptor (EpoR) in melanoma, we examined the expression and function of these proteins in melanocytes and ... Am J Pathology (subscription)
Melanoma May Behave Differently in Children Than in Adults Mar 9, 2005
NEW YORK MAR 08, 2005 (Reuters Health) - The clinical presentation of melanoma in children differs from that in adults, according to a report in the March ... Cancerpage.com
Melanoma Foundation to hold teacher training March 13 Mar 2, 2005
The Melanoma Education Foundation will hold a free teacher training March 18 at 10:45 am for staff at Westford Academy. Currently ... Westford Eagle
Event raises money for Schlipmann Melanoma Foundation Mar 4, 2005
Patrick's Day Fund-raiser to raise money for the James A. Schlipmann Melanoma Cancer Foundation will take place Thursday, March 17, at Larry's Tavern, 18th and ... Quincy Herald Whig
Melanoma advice available at Manilla Mar 6, 2005
With 97 residents from the north West region diagnosed with melanoma every year, The Cancer Council NSW is holding a free public seminar in Manilla, tomorrow ... Tamworth Northern Daily Leader
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Free skin cancer screenings to be held in Monroe -- Apr 23, 2004
...everyone in Monroe and the surrounding area to find out if they are at risk for the most common form of cancer at a free Melanoma Screening "Prevention on the ... (Monroe Times)
In Mick's memory -- Apr 5, 2004
Michael, 52, died from an aggressive recurrence of melanoma on March 8 – two days before his and Dianne's 33rd wedding anniversary. ... (Newcastle Star)
Red Sox notebook : Burks on DL , Daubach c . . . -- Apr 26, 2004
The Sox are teaming up with /The Curt and Shonda Schilling Melanoma Foundation of America to promote sun-safety awareness with "Sox, Sun and : A Poster Contest ... (Stoughton Journal)
Biotech's Big Losers -- Apr 30, 2004
The skin cancer melanoma can be treated surgically before it spreads to other parts of the body, but once it does spread, the disease is almost always fatal. ... (Forbes)
Belliard surges again in Chicago -- Apr 29, 2004
GOOD DEED - To increase the awareness of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, Indians players and staff will take part in a screening on Monday in the Club ... (San Jose Mercury News (subscription))
Anticancer drug, created at Penn, nears approval -- Apr 30, 2004
The US Food and Drug Administration granted the drug a priority review in February for the sickest patients with melanoma, or skin cancer, a move that compels ... (philly.com (subscription))
Genta, Allos Therapeutics lead biotechs lower -- Apr 30, 2004
...after the FDA announced that it was questioning the company and partner Aventis (AVE) about effectiveness claims for their Genasense advanced melanoma drug. ... (Investor's Business Daily (subscription))
Phase III Revlimid Trial Halted; Celgene's Stock Suffers Drop -- Apr 28, 2004
Celgene Corp.'s low expectations regarding Revlimid's ability as a monotherapy in the difficult indication of metastatic malignant melanoma patients who ... (BioWorld Online (subscription))
Hospital offering free lectures in May -- Apr 28, 2004
Featuring Jefferson Vaughan, MD May 19, 6-8 pm. •Melanoma: Catch Me If You Can: Melanoma is the most serious type of cancer of the skin. ... (Jupiter Courier)
GPC Biotech Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2004 -- Apr 29, 2004
...than either antibody alone. 1D09C3 also was shown to induce death in certain melanoma (skin cancer) cells. * RGB-286199 cell cycle ... (Yahoo News)
Rosemary Court rocks for Earl -- Apr 30, 2004
...in contact with him. Now he's fighting stage four melanoma, which is recurring after a five-year remission. He is 38. "I am now ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Stop! Children's Cancer sponsoring annual lunch -- Apr 28, 2004
Melanoma: Catch Me If You Can: Melanoma is the most serious type of cancer of the skin. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms before it's too late. ... (Jupiter Courier)
Mucus plays key role in cancer -- Apr 29, 2004
These trials continue. German researchers are attempting to stem melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, with the same vaccine. ... (Harvard University Gazette)
Fake bake -- Apr 30, 2004
Celebs from Jennifer Aniston to Christina Aguilera, prefer to fake it, and with cases of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - increasing by 24% in ... (ic Coventry)
Firefighter refuses to let cancer stop him from helping others -- Apr 28, 2004
Now what seemed to be a simple melanoma has spread to his lungs, liver and spine. ... Parenteau said he wants to get the message out about how "bad" melanoma is. ... (Groton Landmark)
Free cancer screenings slated for Saturday -- Apr 30, 2004
...potentially fatal disease. The free screenings will coincide with the national Melanoma-Skin Detection and Prevention Month. The event ... (The News-Review)
Automated Cell , Inc . Receives $100000 Investment -- Apr 30, 2004
...used to help the company validate and use its functional antibody technology to develop specific therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of melanoma using its ... (Yahoo News)
Playtime is cancelled... because the sun's shining -- Apr 28, 2004
The Skin Cancer Foundation (www.skincancer.org) says, "Sunburn in childhood is considered a key risk factor for melanoma, the most dangerous kind of skin cancer ... (ic Wales)
PLEASE COVER UP AND BE SAFE -- Apr 26, 2004
The advance of the malignant melanoma was so rapid that the computer expert's weight plummeted from 13 stone to just eight as he lost his battle with the ... (Gloucestershire Echo)
UK, skin cancer specialists to check out moles -- Apr 30, 2004
...has more deaths from skin cancer than Australia, where a 20 year campaign of sun awareness has recently reaped great benefits with incidence of melanoma in the ... (New-Medical.net)
May 2004 Ophthalmology journal -- Apr 30, 2004
Ten-Year Follow-up of Fellow Eyes of Patients Enrolled in Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study Randomized Trials: COMS Report No. 22. ... (EurekAlert)
Bundarra braces for goat races -- Apr 29, 2004
Australia, the multiple sclerosis society, heart foundation, Lions Save Sight, Australian Lions drug awareness , hearing dogs, melanoma foundation, The Royal ... (Inverell Times)
Belliard heats back up -- Apr 29, 2004
GOOD DEED -- To increase the awareness of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, Indians players and staff will take part in a screening on Monday in the Club ... (Akron Beacon Journal (subscription))
4 Promising Biotech IPOs -- Apr 19, 2004
Canvaxin is pretty far along in clinical development with two phase 3 trials in patients with ongoing melanoma. The goal of these ... (Motley Fool)
Cows Bred to Produce Potential Anti-Tumor Protein -- Apr 21, 2004
Scientists in Europe have created genetically engineered cows that produce a protein in their blood that might be used to treat human cases of melanoma. ... (Reuters)
Skin cancer screenings offered at hospital -- Apr 23, 2004
In recognition of National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, free skin cancer screenings will be offered in the Seacoast Cancer Center ... (Dover Community News)
Introgen Therapeutics Receives NCI Grant to Fund Phase 2 Study of ... -- Apr 13, 2004
Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Cancer Institute to support a recently initiated Phase 2 clinical trial of INGN 241 in patients with malignant melanoma ... (Yahoo News)
Doctor's suggestion turns into reality check on how to deal with ... -- Apr 18, 2004
I'm sure it was in my best interest that he pointed out a "suspiciously" shaped mole and told me I should see a specialist because I may be at risk for melanoma ... (Peninsulaclarion.com)
Introgen Therapeutics Advances INGN 241 Clinical Development ... -- Apr 7, 2004
...(Nasdaq: INGN - News) today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of INGN 241 in patients with metastatic melanoma. ... (Yahoo News)
American Academy of Dermatology Teams Up with Drug Stores and ... -- Apr 5, 2004
...of the bikini, both the SSA and the AAD have ignored more than 60 years of scientific research which shows no definitive link to melanoma from occasional and ... (Emediawire)
In Mick's memory -- Apr 5, 2004
Michael, 52, died from an aggressive recurrence of melanoma on March 8 – two days before his and Dianne's 33rd wedding anniversary. ... (Newcastle Star)
Skin Cancer Risk Unrelated to Dermatitis -- Apr 15, 2004
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with a history of eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) are no more likely to develop non-melanoma skin cancers than others with ... (Reuters)
Upcoming events -- Apr 16, 2004
Dr. James Grichnick, a Duke University Medical Center melanoma expert, and Dr. Paul Brewer, local dermatologist, will present ìThe Mark of Melanoma: Prevention ... (Carolina Morning News)
Cancer-specific protein offers new target for the development of ... -- Apr 16, 2004
CVC) have discovered that the cancer-specific protein, SSX-2, induces a spontaneous immunological reaction against cancer cells in melanoma patients, offering ... (New-Medical.net)
Wife, mother leaves behind a family struggling with grief -- Apr 18, 2004
The couple knew a little about melanoma -- not as much as they'd come to know, but enough to understand that a changing mole should cause some concern. ... (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
ADDRESSED AT FREE SEMINAR -- Apr 17, 2004
Gerry Brown, a certified physician's assistant at UTHCT, will present "Skin Disorders: From Minor Irritations to Melanoma." He will address the treatment of ... (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON -- Apr 19, 2004
It was an aggressive form of melanoma that has been spreading to many of his organs," said Hall, 24, who works in Cincinnati as a management consultant. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Teaming Up Against Cancer -- Apr 14, 2004
Doctors examined the lump, and determined it was a melanoma growth, and so the young mother began an intensive battle against time. ... (KELOLAND)
New target for skin cancer vaccine -- Apr 16, 2004
The cancer-specific protein SSX-2 induces the immune system to attack malignant cells in people with melanoma skin cancer. The finding ... (Health24)
Vitamin D-ficiency -- Apr 16, 2004
...biologist. "Melanoma is going to be the most prevalent cancer in the US in 15 years, which should scare everyone," he said. Although ... (AZ Central.com)
Treatment Protocol Approved for Maxim's Ceplene -- Apr 14, 2004
...to dispense the investigational drug in combination with Chiron Corp.'s interleukin-2 for the treatment of patients with advanced malignant melanoma with liver ... (SanDiego.com)
Transgene: Data Presented at The American Association of Cancer ... -- Apr 13, 2004
Transgene's two posters presented data from the ongoing phase I/II clinical trial in patients with melanoma and other solid tumors as well as results from pre ... (Yahoo News)
SCIENCE BLOG EXCLUSIVE: UCLA, Hawthorne Explore BNCT Foundation -- Apr 7, 2004
You're not going to win. Again, no one did anything with other tumors, except melanoma. Melanoma trials were run by Mishima in Japan ... (ScienceBlog.com)
Jury Still Out on Cancer Risk from Tanning Beds -- Apr 1, 2004
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young people with fair skin who go to tanning salons may be at increased risk of developing melanoma, the rarest but most deadly ... (Reuters)
The Sun and Skin Cancer: How it Affects Children -- Apr 10, 2004
That one horrible sunburn when you were a kid could double your chances of getting melanoma later in life. ... Wolfe says, "Melanoma is deadly. ... (KTVO)
French and British researchers close to understanding skin cancer -- Mar 31, 2004
French scientists from the Institut Curie in Paris and the London Institute of Cancer Research has found that 90 per cent of malignant melanoma cells produce ... (Cordis News)
New Target for Skin Cancer Vaccine Discovered -- Apr 15, 2004
THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDayNews) -- The cancer-specific protein SSX-2 induces the immune system to attack malignant cells in people with melanoma skin cancer ... (HealthDay)
Is sunscreen lotion safe? -- Apr 7, 2004
...carcinoma, two studies have found that their use is associated with a substantially increased risk of the often-deadly condition known as malignant melanoma. ... (The Hindu)
New Cancer Vaccine Target Confirmed -- Apr 15, 2004
A cancer-specific protein has been found to induce an immune reaction against cancer cells in people with melanoma, making it a prime candidate for use in ... (Betterhumans)
How cancer neutralizes T cell attack -- Apr 15, 2004
...or 'killer' T cells because they cause the destruction of cells that display the antigen that the T cell recognizes; in this case, the melanoma-specific Melan-A ... (Medical News Today)
The inaugural 'Saucony 26' team has a commercial component, but ... -- Apr 16, 2004
Dan Peterson, 53, will run his 23rd consecutive Boston marathon, this time as a "26" team member, despite an ongoing battle with a late-stage melanoma diagnosis ... (Lynn North Shore Sunday)
Denison event battles cancer -- Apr 18, 2004
...such survivor. Five years ago, just when the Knobels arrived in Granville, Tina was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma. She underwent ... (Newark Advocate)
How Cancer Neutralises T Cell Attack -- Apr 14, 2004
...killer’ T cells because they cause the destruction of cells that display the antigen that the T cell recognises; in this case, the melanoma-specific Melan-A ... (Innovations-Report)
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Phase III trial ends two years early ... -- Apr 17, 2004
...of malignancy), Kytril (chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting) and Roferon-A (leukaemia, Kaposi's sarcoma, malignant melanoma, renal cell ... (Medical News Today)
Breast cancer — Early detection can save lives -- Apr 17, 2004
...is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today (after lung cancer) and is the most common cancer among women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. ... (Clovis News-Journal)
SUMMER SKIN CARE CAN BE LITERAL LIFESAVER -- Apr 15, 2004
The American Cancer Society estimates more than a million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. ... (AgNews)
Delcath CEO Interviewed on CEOCast -- Apr 15, 2004
..."Of great significance for the company," Mr. Koly stated, "is the start of the Phase III human clinicals in Sydney Australia at the Sydney Melanoma Unit, which ... (Yahoo News)
In caring hands -- Apr 16, 2004
...years. Brekken, of Phoenix, lost her husband to melanoma in 1999, and her 24-year-old son died in a car accident the following year. ... (Arizona Republic)
Expected Rise in Skin Cancer -- Apr 14, 2004
Finnish cancer organizations say that cases of melanoma will likely rise by 10 percent this year. More than 700 people are expected ... (YLE24 Online)
New Target for Skin Cancer Vaccine Discovered -- Apr 15, 2004
THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDayNews) --The cancer-specific protein SSX-2 induces the immune system to attack malignant cells in people with melanoma skin cancer. ... (Forbes)
Teenagers 'are risking their lives for a tan' -- Mar 30, 2004
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the third commonest cancer in people aged between 16 and 39, but nearly three-quarters of young people aim to ... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies of Extravascular Migratory Metastasis -- Mar 23, 2004
Previous studies have demonstrated that some tumor cells occupy a pericyte-like location in melanoma, forming angio-tumoral complexes. ... (American Journal of Pathology)
Skin Cancer Timebomb Ticking for Young Sunseekers -- Mar 30, 2004
The latest figures show that malignant melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – rose by 24% between 1995 and 2000, with around 7,000 new cases a year ... (The Scotsman)
Maxim says FDA allows more patients to use drug -- Apr 14, 2004
...will enable more patients to use its drug Ceplene -- in combination with the drug interleukin-2 -- for treatment of advanced malignant melanoma, the Swedish ... (Forbes)
3M sees delay in approval of drug for skin cancer -- Apr 14, 2004
It had hoped the US Food and Drug Administration would soon also approve the cream for superficial basal cell carcinoma, non-melanoma tumors which usually ... (Forbes)
US, UK, 9 Others Receive Temporary Exemption to Toxic Substance ... -- Apr 6, 2004
Possible dangers to human beings from UVs include more melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, more eye cataracts and weakened immune systems, according to UNEP ... (AllAfrica.com)
Maxim Lacks Veracity, Not 'Compassion' -- Apr 15, 2004
...a news release with the following headline: "Maxim Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval from FDA of a Treatment Protocol for Ceplene in Advanced Malignant Melanoma ... (TheStreet.com)
Young warned of skin cancer timebomb -- Mar 30, 2004
The charity said as more young Britons have ventured abroad, encouraged by the growth in bargain breaks, cases of malignant melanoma have increased by 24 per ... (ITV.com)
Blockout fails to stop cancer -- Mar 23, 2004
...studies with mice. Mr Halliday and colleagues studied the types of mutations in non-melanoma human skin cancers. "We found there ... (The Australian)
DuPont, Take-Two Interactive, and more -- Apr 14, 2004
FDA cleared the treatment protocol for using Ceplene, Maxim's investigational drug, in combination with interleukin-2 in treating advanced malignant melanoma. ... (Investor's Business Daily (subscription))
In harm's rays -- Mar 22, 2004
If your child is fair-skinned, freckled and fair-haired, and has a parent who's been diagnosed with melanoma, he or she is at particular risk. McKenna knows. ... (Arizona Republic)
FDA approval for skin cancer cream -- Apr 14, 2004
...new drug application on Aldara (imiquimod) Cream, 5% for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC), a common form of non-melanoma skin cancer. ... (New-Medical.net)
DuPont bolsters Dow, Intel down but off lows -- Apr 14, 2004
...to provide its investigational drug Ceplene, in combination with interleukin-2, for the treatment of patients with advanced malignant melanoma, has been ... (Investor's Business Daily (subscription))
Cancer to lead deaths in Canada by 2010: report -- Apr 14, 2004
...women. The report says melanoma incidence rates are increasing for both men and women, and death rates are increasing for men. In ... (CTV)
FDA ISSUES APPROVABLE LETTER FOR NEW ALDARA INDICATION -- Apr 14, 2004
...a supplemental New Drug Application for its Aldara Cream (imiquimod) 5% to be used to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma, a form of non-melanoma skin cancer ... (Pharmexec)
Health fair offers variety of services -- Apr 15, 2004
...hearing screenings. "In our altitude, people are at high risk," Kemp said. "We use these tests to check for melanoma.". This year ... (Canon City Daily Record)
You are currently not -- Apr 14, 2004
...firm said the Food and Drug Administration has cleared its Ceplene, in combination with interleukin-2, for treating people with advanced malignant melanoma. (The T Sector)
Oxxon Launches US Operation and Announces New Name -- Apr 13, 2004
The Company, incorporated in 1999, has already successfully progressed its products for the treatment of melanoma and hepatitis B to Phase II clinical trials ... (Yahoo News)
Maxim, I-Flow push drug sector higher -- Apr 14, 2004
...firm said the Food and Drug Administration has cleared its Ceplene, in combination with interleukin-2, for treating people with advanced malignant melanoma. ... (Investor's Business Daily (subscription))
Martin's husband-and-wife team have drag racing background -- Apr 15, 2004
However, Johnson was stricken with melanoma, and when the doctors told him he had four-to-six months to live, he contacted his friends, the Petersons, about ... (The Grand Rapids Press)
Introgen Therapeutics and the American Cancer Society Sponsor ' ... -- Apr 15, 2004
...neck, lung and breast. Introgen is also developing INGN 241 for melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Introgen is a ... (Yahoo News)
Names in the News -- Apr 12, 2004
...how Spul'u'kwaks elementary school principal Janet White describes Nancy Everett, the school's 53-year-old vice principal who died last October of melanoma. ... (Richmond News)
Introgen continues trials for tumor-suppressing drug -- Apr 8, 2004
According to the American Cancer Society, 55,100 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed and 7,910 people will die of melanoma in 2004 in the United States ... (Austin Business Journal)
CancerVax Announces Presentation of Phase 2 Data on Canvaxin in ... -- Mar 31, 2004
...investigational specific active immunotherapy currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of Stage III and Stage IV melanoma, increased survival in ... (Business Wire)
Jury Still Out on Cancer Risk from Tanning Beds -- Apr 1, 2004
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young people with fair skin who go to tanning salons may be at increased risk of developing melanoma, the rarest but most deadly ... (Reuters)
French and British researchers close to understanding skin cancer -- Mar 31, 2004
French scientists from the Institut Curie in Paris and the London Institute of Cancer Research has found that 90 per cent of malignant melanoma cells produce ... (Cordis News)
US, UK, 9 Others Receive Temporary Exemption to Toxic Substance ... -- Apr 6, 2004
Possible dangers to human beings from UVs include more melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, more eye cataracts and weakened immune systems, according to UNEP ... (AllAfrica.com)
A spirited run -- Apr 8, 2004
He was first diagnosed with stage IV melanoma (meaning the tumor has spread to other organs or to lymph nodes away from the original tumor) in 1991. ... (Boston Herald)
BioMedicines hires Leung as new CEO -- Apr 8, 2004
BioMedicines and partner Searle are developing Biomed 101 to improve treatment of kidney cancer or melanoma patients who also take Chiron's Proleukin drug. ... (San Mateo County Times)
DaimlerChrysler, Delta Dental Offer Breakthrough Employee Benefit ... -- Apr 6, 2004
Each year, approximately 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer, and the disease claims as many lives as melanoma and more than cervical cancer. ... (Business Wire)
Race for the Cure gets personal -- Apr 8, 2004
...have. The physical education teacher was told she had melanoma last year. She also has a friend who is battling breast cancer. "I ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription))
Even unborn babies need sunshine -- Apr 8, 2004
With the "SunSmart" message drilled into Australians to prevent melanoma, there is now evidence that some women are vitamin D-deficient. ... (The Age)
CPA also ran summer camp -- Apr 9, 2004
BY KATHLEEN FORDYCE. Mac Mermell, a certified public accountant, lawyer and owner of a Florida summer camp, died Monday of melanoma. He was 84. ... (Miami Herald)
In a new light: Ashland students get lesson in sun's effects -- Apr 3, 2004
The Melanoma Education Foundation in Peabody provide students with information about how to care for their skin and the importance of using sunscreen and ... (Wayland Town Crier)
Health Matters: Skin Cancer Care -- Apr 6, 2004
The melanoma diagnosis was not totally unexpected for the fair-skinned Jim who grew up in California and Florida. ... Thankfully, the melanoma had not spread. ... (WEEK-TV)
Jackson benefit team roping, auction April 17 -- Apr 8, 2004
In August, 2003, Diane Jackson, wife of Delmar Jackson of rural Fort Morgan, was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma when doctors removed a brain tumor ... (Fort Morgan Times)
Tetraphenylphosphonium as a Novel Molecular Probe for Imaging ... -- Apr 8, 2004
...the accumulation of 3 H-TPP and 18 F-FDG in a metastatic tumor, severe combined immunodeficiency mice were tail-vein injected with human melanoma cell lines ... (Journal of Nuclear Medicine)
Boy, 5, gets Disney wish -- Apr 8, 2004
Disney World. This Saturday, the wish of the 5-year-old Fulton County boy diagnosed with malignant melanoma will come true. The ... (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
Skin cancer time bomb for young Britons -- Apr 3, 2004
These alarming figures come in the wake of news that cases of melanoma – the most deadly form of skin cancer – have increased by 24 per cent in the last ... (Medical News Today)
Teenagers 'are risking their lives for a tan' -- Mar 30, 2004
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the third commonest cancer in people aged between 16 and 39, but nearly three-quarters of young people aim to ... (Telegraph.co.uk)
I watched my son die of skin cancer ... I’d do anything to help ... -- Apr 3, 2004
Since Paul’d death to malignant melanoma 15 years ago Canavan has not talked publicly about his grief but speaking ahead of the event, the independent MSP ... (Sunday Herald)
ZymoGenetics cancer drug enters testing -- Apr 5, 2004
...begin a phase 1 clinical study of its recombinant human protein that could possibly be used in the treatment of metastatic melanoma and renal cell carcinoma ... (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Skin Cancer Timebomb Ticking for Young Sunseekers -- Mar 30, 2004
The latest figures show that malignant melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – rose by 24% between 1995 and 2000, with around 7,000 new cases a year ... (The Scotsman)
Delcath Cancer Treatment Given to First Phase III Patient -- Mar 11, 2004
STAMFORD, Conn., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH - News) said clinicians at the Sydney Melanoma Unit in Australia ... (Yahoo News)
Fighting cancer with a frown -- Apr 6, 2004
Dr. Spiegel says that some randomized trials looking at cancers besides breast cancer, such as melanoma, did find that effective psychological support could ... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Young face skin cancer 'timebomb' -- Mar 30, 2004
...despite the risk of cancer. Case of life-threatening malignant melanoma have risen 24% in five years. The charity has joined forces ... (BBC News)
Young warned of skin cancer timebomb -- Mar 30, 2004
The charity said as more young Britons have ventured abroad, encouraged by the growth in bargain breaks, cases of malignant melanoma have increased by 24 per ... (ITV.com)
Powder Mountain, UT -- Apr 7, 2004
...beneficial effects. But don’t go overboard with basking. Too much of a good thing causes melanoma and premature aging. Avoid the ... (OnTheSnow.com)
Point Therapeutics Begins Trading on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market ... -- Apr 2, 2004
The other planned trials will study PT-100 in metastatic melanoma in combination with cisplatin, as a single-agent therapeutic in metastatic melanoma, and in ... (Business Wire)
Calendar: April 6-12 -- Apr 6, 2004
So, how soon will you be able to go to the clinic and get a shot for your own melanoma? That's the topic of a Harvard Medical School seminar Wednesday night. ... (Boston Globe)
Vitamin D-ficiency -- Apr 6, 2004
...biologist. “Melanoma is going to be the most prevalent cancer in the US in 15 years, which should scare everyone,” he said. ... (Kansas City Star (subscription))
Britons are most prone to skin cancer-study indicates -- Mar 30, 2004
Despite a 24 percent rise in the last five years in cases of melanoma, the deadliest type skin cancer, most young Britons are ignoring warnings about sunbathing ... (Pravda)
Herald Interactive Tools -- Apr 8, 2004
...cancer. It is also effective in the management of melanoma, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and cancer of the head and neck. ... (Milford Daily News)
SciClone to Report First Quarter 2004 Results on April 27, 2004 -- Apr 7, 2004
...two phase 3 hepatitis C clinical trials in the US, a completed phase 3 hepatitis B clinical trial in Japan, a phase 2 malignant melanoma clinical trial in ... (Business Wire)
Delcath Cancer Technology Reviewed at Radiology Meeting -- Apr 7, 2004
...circulation.". Delcath has a Phase III human clinical trial underway to treat melanoma tumors that have lodged in the liver. The ... (Yahoo News)
Generex Biotechnology Corporation Reports Significant Advance in ... -- Apr 6, 2004
Development is proceeding in animal models and for clinical grade materials to treat prostate, breast, colon, and lung cancers and melanoma. ... (Yahoo News)
Australia-Based Norwood Seeks IPO On London's AIM Exchange -- Apr 6, 2004
A fourth trial, using Lupron as an adjunctive treatment in a cancer vaccine trial for the treatment of melanoma also is planned to start this year. ... (BioWorld Online (subscription))
More skin cancer found on feet -- Apr 6, 2004
Studies show there is a trend toward being diagnosed with such cancer in the summer months. "A malignant melanoma on the foot, especially if it isn't painful ... (Calgary Herald)
Oil exploitation in Ecuador ’ s Amazon basin produces a ’ ... -- Apr 7, 2004
Significantly elevated levels were found for cancers of the stomach, rectum, skin melanoma, soft tissue, and kidney in men and for cancers of the cervix and ... (Innovations-Report)
MetaWorks(R) Launches EvidenceHub.com Offerings for ... -- Apr 6, 2004
...of EvidenceHub.com among current and prospective biopharma clients, MetaWorks expects to roll out select "pre-packaged" databases in melanoma and colorectal ... (PRNewswire)
'Your Well-Being Depends on the Sun' and Other Great Tips From ... -- Apr 6, 2004
More importantly they prevent sun burning, which is considered to be a major cause of the most devastating form of skin cancer, melanoma. ... (Mercola)
Young ignore skin cancer warnings -- Mar 30, 2004
The latest figures show that malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, rose by 24 per cent between 1995 and 2000, with 7,000 new cases a year in ... (Independent)
Cancer threat more than just skin deep -- Mar 31, 2004
Latest figures should sober up any boozy holiday in the sun. Melanoma is the third most common cancer among those aged 15 to 39. ... (ic Wales)
Point Therapeutics to Raise $13.5 Million in Private Placement -- Mar 25, 2004
These additional Phase 2 trials will study PT-100 in metastatic melanoma - in combination with cisplatin and as a single-agent - and in chronic lymphocytic ... (Business Wire)
YOUNGSTERS ARE DYING TO GET A TAN -- Mar 31, 2004
Melanoma has risen 24 per cent in five years to become the third most common cancer among 15 to 39-year-olds. In Britain, it claims ... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Maxim Pharmaceuticals Presents Preclinical Results for Its Novel ... -- Mar 29, 2004
The antitumor activity of the lead compound from this series in breast, colon, pancreatic, ovarian and mouse melanoma tumor xenografts in athymic nude mice was ... (Business Wire)
Key to deadly form of skin cancer -- Mar 16, 2004
A team from the Marie Curie Research Institute has found 90% of malignant melanoma cells produce abnormally high levels of a protein called BRN-2. ... (BBC News)
You are currently not -- Mar 31, 2004
...its wholly owned subsidiary, Cell-Matrix, Inc., suppress blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) and inhibit tumor growth in animal models of melanoma and breast ... (The T Sector)
Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies of Extravascular Migratory Metastasis -- Mar 23, 2004
Previous studies have demonstrated that some tumor cells occupy a pericyte-like location in melanoma, forming angio-tumoral complexes. ... (American Journal of Pathology)
Escaping skin cancer -- Mar 7, 2004
When her sister died in January of melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, Debby McKimmey says she was shocked by the speed of the disease. ... (Vail Daily News)
Skincare: On the bright side -- Mar 12, 2004
In 2000 alone there were 7,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer which killed 1,600 people, and 62,000 new registrations of the less dangerous non-melanoma skin ... (The Times (subscription))
Cancer risk fails to deter sun-seekers -- Mar 30, 2004
The charity said as more young Britons venture abroad, encouraged by the growth in bargain breaks, cases of malignant melanoma have increased by 24 per cent in ... (The Scotsman)
Skin Cancer a 'Time Bomb,' Scientists Warn Britons -- Mar 30, 2004
Despite a 24 percent rise in the last five years in cases of melanoma, the deadliest type skin cancer, most young Britons are ignoring warnings about sunbathing ... (Reuters)
Dying to Get A Tan -- Mar 30, 2004
...year. But the most deadly form of the disease is malignant melanoma, accounting for 7,000 new cases annually and 1,700 deaths. Rates ... (The Scotsman)
Teenage tourists want to tan, despite cancer warnings -- Mar 30, 2004
Sunburn in childhood can double the risk of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer in later life. Cases of melanoma have increased by 24% in five years. ... (Guardian)
ZymoGenetics gets FDA nod for clinical trial of cancer drug -- Apr 5, 2004
The company said it plans to start an early-stage study of IL-21's safety within several months, initially in patients with metastatic melanoma and renal cell ... (Seattle Times)
Scientists Strive for Breast Cancer Vaccine -- Apr 4, 2004
Most therapeutic vaccines under development -- including those not just for breast cancer but for other cancers such as melanoma, lung, ovarian and prostate ... (Yahoo News)
Tricky Tumors -- Mar 26, 2004
Researchers at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina found that mouse and human melanoma cells secrete a molecule called galectin-1 (Gal-1), which has a ... (Health Day)
Blockout fails to stop cancer -- Mar 23, 2004
...studies with mice. Mr Halliday and colleagues studied the types of mutations in non-melanoma human skin cancers. "We found there ... (The Australian)
New UV culprit causes skin cancer -- Mar 22, 2004
...studies with mice. Prof Halliday and colleagues studied the types of mutations in non-melanoma human skin cancers. "We found there ... (NEWS.com.au)
Cancer linked to faulty cell signal -- Mar 16, 2004
...revealed. British researchers discovered that a protein called BRN-2 is wrongly produced in 90% of malignant melanoma cells. The ... (Ananova)
In harm's rays -- Mar 22, 2004
If your child is fair-skinned, freckled and fair-haired, and has a parent who's been diagnosed with melanoma, he or she is at particular risk. McKenna knows. ... (Arizona Republic)
Montreal Protocol talks consider exemptions from methyl bromide ... -- Mar 25, 2004
Risks include more melanoma and non melanoma skin cancers, more eye cataracts, weakened immune systems, reduced plant yields, damage to ocean eco systems and ... (Viet Nam News Agency)
Aeros, Mighty Ducks look to follow one thriller up with another -- Apr 2, 2004
Cullen, who was diagnosed with malignant melanoma last fall, has three and 13 assists since the campaign started March 5. Cullen, named this week as the Aeros ... (OurSports Central)
GPC Biotech Presents Updates on Three Oncology Drug Development ... -- Mar 28, 2004
...- Efficacy data on 1D09C3 anticancer monoclonal antibody in lymphoid tumor models, as well as melanoma cells. WALTHAM/BOSTON, Mass. ... (Yahoo News)
Help for Blood Disorder -- Apr 2, 2004
While no one will say it's a cure, Duncan says he likes to think it's close. Revlimid is also being studied in patients with melanoma and prostate cancer. ... (HealthCentral.com)
Cell Genesys Reports Synergistic Antitumor Activity for GVAX(R) ... -- Mar 29, 2004
The preclinical studies were conducted in a melanoma mouse model, which is a commonly used to evaluate experimental cancer treatments. ... (Yahoo News)
Updated Cancer Support Resources Available from NCCN and ACS; ... -- Apr 5, 2004
Treatment Guidelines for Patients include: breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, melanoma, non-Hodgkin's ... (Business Wire)
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta Improves Treatment of Brain ... -- Apr 5, 2004
Research is being conducted on other possible uses of Leksell Gamma Knife®, such as treating epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and uveal melanoma. ... (Yahoo News)
Scientists strive for breast cancer vaccine -- Apr 5, 2004
Most therapeutic vaccines under development - including those not just for breast cancer but for other cancers such as melanoma, lung, ovarian and prostate ... (AZ Central.com)
Roche and ArQule Form Strategic Alliance in Oncology -- Apr 2, 2004
...of malignancy), Kytril (chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting) and Roferon-A (leukemia, Kaposi's sarcoma, malignant melanoma, renal cell ... (Yahoo News)
Guilford Presents Novel Research at the 95th Annual Meeting of ... -- Apr 1, 2004
Significant efficacy with GPI 15427 was observed as a chemosensitizer with temezolomide in a brain metastatic melanoma model and as a radiosensitizer in a ... (Yahoo News)
Obagi Medical Products Takes Action to Improve Life for Women ... -- Mar 30, 2004
The incidence, prevalence and mortality rate of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is growing exponentially. It is ... (Business Wire)
Researchers Report Coley's TLR9 Agonist Strongly Enhances Tumor ... -- Mar 29, 2004
CpG 7909), Coley's lead cancer product, is currently in Phase II clinical trials to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer, malignant melanoma and cutaneous ... (Yahoo News)
Bio-life Laboratories Corporation Completes Reverse Merger ... -- Apr 5, 2004
Carcinoderm, an ointment that has been used to successfully treat skin cancer patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma in FDA ... (PrimeZone)
Chicago-ITEC Makes Additional Investments in Local Life Science ... -- Apr 5, 2004
...upon extensive preclinical studies, is being developed as an adjuvant therapy for patients with various types of cancer, including melanoma, lymphoma, breast ... (Business Wire)
NHS innovation is all set to spin out commercially -- Apr 2, 2004
The team plans to subsequently proceed to a wide range of other conditions, such as melanoma, breast cancer and deep vein thrombosis. (Business Weekly)
Shade Foundation Says to Beware the Sun -- Mar 29, 2004
Three years ago she lost her father to a malignant melanoma. ... Sunglasses, 'cause melanoma can spread to your eyes. Sunscreen applied every 2 hours. ... (KLAS)
Baseball more than a game for Gambro family -- Apr 5, 2004
...sons of his own. Three years ago, in February, dark-haired, smiling Fran Gambro, 43, lost his battle to melanoma. Suddenly, at the ... (Gwinnett Daily Post)
Kids gather eggs for cancer patient cause -- Apr 5, 2004
...the egg hunt. Matthew, who was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, has a goal of owning 1 million Hot Wheels cars. Participants in ... (Hagerstown Morning Herald)
Similar articles found in: -- Mar 23, 2004
In this study, we have investigated both the in vitro and in vivo growth characteristics of human malignant melanoma G361 cell lines, stably transfected to ... (American Journal of Pathology)
DermAlert Unveils All-Digital Technology for Early Detection of ... -- Mar 23, 2004
...unveiled the latest weapon in the fight for early detection of melanoma at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatologists held last month in ... (Yahoo News)
Delcath Systems starts Phase III test of anti-cancer drug ... -- Mar 11, 2004
...of Stamford, Conn., announced that clinicians at the Sydney Melanoma Unit in Australia successfully completed the first Delcath treatment in the company’s ... (Boston Mass High Tech)
Kent ponders if past greats may have taken steroids -- Feb 28, 2004
Hart, 55, a former Orioles coach, confirmed that one of the seven moles doctors
cut off his face and back last week tested positive for melanoma. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Bob Marshall -- Feb 26, 2004
...at the age of 75 - after a 15-year second retirement, operations for the replacement
of his left hip and right knee, and the removal of a melanoma from his ... (Guardian, UK)
QUICK STUDY : A weekly digest of new research on major health ... -- Feb 2, 2004
PDT) -- a noninvasive procedure where cancer cells, but not healthy cells, are disabled
by a laser-activated chemical -- treat non-melanoma skin cancer as well ... (Washington Post, DC)
Point Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2003 ... -- Feb 26, 2004
The studies will investigate non-small cell lung cancer in combination with Taxotere,
in metastatic melanoma in combination with cisplatin, and as a single ... (Business Wire)
Former Pocatellan inducted into Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame -- Feb 27, 2004
...because of cancer surgery. His military flying career ended after he
was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1957. - Active in the ... (Idaho State Journal, ID)
Funeral service for Suffern physician today -- Feb 27, 2004
Orinstein, a Suffern resident for more than 40 years, died Wednesday
at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston of melanoma. He was 78. ... (The Journal News.com, NY)
Borderline arsenic level detected in well in Avon -- Feb 27, 2004
The rate is also slightly higher in Dare for lung cancer, melanoma and oral
cancer rates. The report did not specify locations within the county. ... (Virginian Pilot, VA)
Tanny McDonald, Broadway and Regional Actress, Dead at 67 -- Feb 17, 2004
...died Jan. 25 after long battle with melanoma, her agent said. Ms. McDonald,
67, died at the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. On Broadway ... (Playbill.com, NY)
Trials and Tribulations: Regional Biotech and Pharma Companies ... -- Feb 27, 2004
Sohmer said results from a Phase I clinical trial of its test for deadly melanoma
skin cancer will be presented in March at the US & Canadian Academy of ... (Local Tech Wire, United States)
Duct Tape Puts Bind On Warts -- Feb 27, 2004
In case of a questions relating to skin cancer or a melanoma, however, Norcross
recommends having a doctor or a nurse practitioner look at the wart. (NBC Sandiego.com, CA)
Avid amateur golfer also enjoyed weightlifting, ballroom dancing -- Feb 26, 2004
...in Perrysburg Township. He was 53. The cause of death was malignant
melanoma, his wife, Rachel Latta, said. "Obviously, he’ll ... (Toledo Blade, OH)
REVLIMID(TM) Receives Orphan Drug Designation From the European ... -- Feb 19, 2004
...of a broad range of conditions, including; multiple myeloma, the malignant blood
cell disorders known as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and metastatic melanoma ... (Yahoo News)
Cancer drug given new life -- Feb 26, 2004
The idea worked. The jumbo drug technically known as the new conjugated TNP-470,
slows the growth of deadly skin cancer (melanoma) and lung tumors in mice. ... (Harvard University Gazette, MA)
Feb. 25, 2004: Dermatologist Jeffrey Dover -- Feb 25, 2004
...that tanning beds increase your risk of squamous cell carcinoma by four times compared
to not going, and it also increased your risk of melanoma in young women ... (Boston Channel.com, MA)
Progen Commences Third PI-88 Phase II Trial -- Feb 10, 2004
...components of each trial. The start of the single agent (melanoma)
Phase II trial was announced on January 21st. Today marks the ... (Yahoo News)
Predicting the spread of skin cancer -- Feb 13, 2004
...will spread to other organs. Around 1,600 deaths a year in the UK
are caused by malignant melanoma. Previously, the thickness of ... (HealthandAge.com)
More Than $200M Raised Via Antigenics, Onyx Offerings -- Feb 3, 2004
Oncophage, a vaccine in Phase III trials for renal-cell carcinoma and metastatic
melanoma, could produce enough data by late this year for the company to file ... (BioWorld Online (subscription), United States)
Spread of skin cancer predicted -- Feb 10, 2004
Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people diagnosed with melanoma increased
by 24% - to almost 7,000 cases. And around 1,600 people ... (BBC News, UK)
‘ Blue Eyes ’ stimulates talk on race -- Feb 8, 2004
Elliott chose eye color because it is a characteristic people are unable to control
and is a phenomena caused by melanoma: the same pigment that determines ... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Laser treatment may limit scars but increase risk of recurrence. -- Feb 8, 2004
...therapy (PDT) - a noninvasive procedure where cancer cells, but not healthy cells,
are disabled by a laser-activated chemical - treat non-melanoma skin cancer ... (Evansville Courier & Press, United States)
AVENTIS , GENTA ’ S CANCER THERAPY GENASENSE GRANTED PRIORITY ... -- Feb 8, 2004
The companies are seeking approval of the drug to be used with dacarbazine for the
treatment of advanced malignant melanoma in patients who have not previously ... (Pharmexec)
New Way to Predict Spread of Skin Cancer -- Feb 13, 2004
Of the 21 patients with malignant melanoma, 13 later had their cancers spread and
eight were still free of any form of clinically detectable distant cancer. ... (HealthCentral.com)
Putting your body to the test -- Feb 14, 2004
...too. The cancer most likely to kill a 40-year-old is melanoma. The
risk is one in 30 of developing a melanoma in your lifetime. ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Englishman plans to push wheelbarrow around NZ for charity -- Feb 9, 2004
Englishman Harry Townsend plans to push a wheelbarrow around New Zealand
to raise money for melanoma research. He will start walking ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Skin cancer, new way to detect its spread -- Feb 15, 2004
...of the body. Previously, the best way to predict whether melanoma was
likely to spread was by measuring its thickness. It was believed ... (Medical News Today, UK)
You are currently not -- Feb 10, 2004
...was a very important year for Vical, with completion of patient enrollment and encouraging
interim data in our Allovectin-7® melanoma immunotherapy program ... (The T Sector, CA)
Hard to Treat Diseases Incorporated - HTDS - Scientific Advisory ... -- Feb 2, 2004
The Report of Preliminary Efficacy Study using Tubercin(R) on Mouse Metastatic
Melanoma (tumor-bearing mice) and the formal Testing Results of Tubercin's ... (Business Wire)
Funds for cancer fighters -- Jan 27, 2004
ONE in three Tasmanians will be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer by the age
of 75, and a third of those will suffer subsequent cancers -- but not if Dr ... (Hobart Mercury, Australia)
Hard to Treat Diseases Incorporated - HTDS - Announces: Results ... -- Jan 20, 2004
...testing for Hard to Treat Diseases Incorporated ("HTDS") has forwarded the Report
of Preliminary Efficacy Study using Tubercin(R) on Mouse Metastatic Melanoma ... (Business Wire)
Schering-Plough ends drug's tests -- Feb 6, 2004
...said Schering-Plough is conducting late-stage tests of its advanced hepatitis C
drug, an immune-boosting interferon called Peg-Intron, for malignant melanoma ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)
Scud's camp abused me: Cash -- Jan 29, 2004
...life. I have not got even the faintest.". The 1987 Wimbledon winner
revealed he had recently had a melanoma removed from his leg. "It ... (The Age, Australia)
Cash fears Scud encounter after 'distraction' call -- Jan 29, 2004
I have no idea about Mark's private life. I have not got even the faintest.".
Cash also revealed that he had recently had a melanoma removed from his leg. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Tyco logs increase in profits -- Feb 4, 2004
The San Diego biotechnology company, which is developing a drug to treat malignant
melanoma, had $83.7 million in cash and investments at the end of December. ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)
Dermatological Drug Market Races Toward $10 Billion Mark -- Jan 29, 2004
But the exciting news in the coming three years will be in new biologics for
the treatment of serious skin conditions such as psoriasis and melanoma. ... (Yahoo News)
Explosive Growth to Push Cancer Vaccine Market Past $1 Billion -- Jan 27, 2004
In addition to the more well know products on the way for melanoma and cervical
cancer, there are late-stage products for lymphoma, pancreatic, lung, prostate ... (Yahoo News)
Family bond brings Mav home -- Feb 7, 2004
...checkups. He'll have another in April because with his cancer, the melanoma
will come back, and the doctors try to catch it quickly. ... (Mankato Free Press, MN)
Deadly Disease Linked to Lack of Sunlight-Generated Vitamin D -- Feb 4, 2004
UV-B exposure to a host of other serious health problems, from rickets to diabetes
-- and have demonstrated that UV-B is not a factor in cancerous melanoma as ... (Market Wire)
Ethan J. Skolnick -- Feb 6, 2004
...more I play, the less I think about cancer," said Lye, who had a small growth removed
from his left thigh in July 2002, 11 years after his original melanoma ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)
Sunbed ban could spread -- Feb 6, 2004
...the rest from the sun. The rays are the main cause of melanoma, which
kills 1,600 people every year. Professor Brian Diffey, from ... (BBC News, UK)
From medical nightmare to business dream -- Feb 5, 2004
The mole was benign, but sure enough the specialist found a malignant melanoma
on his shoulder that had to be removed surgically. Harvard was history. ... (MSNBC)
'Compelling' link between tanning beds, cancer -- Jan 26, 2004
Antony Young, a professor at King's College London, has reviewed the evidence that
links the popular tanning devices to malignant melanoma, a skin cancer that ... (Canada.com, Canada)
Celebrating 50 years of community efforts to find a cure for ... -- Jan 27, 2004
Some of the areas of cancer research at Mayo that are benefitting from the funds
received from the telethon are melanoma (skin cancer); using the measles virus ... (Mabel Harmony News Record, MN)
Studies show tanning beds can cause cancer -- Jan 28, 2004
Researchers in England reviewed all the major studies on tanning beds, to see if
they can increase malignant melanoma, the most serious, often fatal, form of ... (KING5.com (subscription), WA)
Group extends helping HAND to needy animals -- Feb 7, 2004
We want to focus more on diseases such as heart worms, bladder stones,
melanoma cancer, mammory tumors as well as accidents,” she said. ... (Walker County Messenger, GA)
Adrian philanthropist liked helping others -- Feb 5, 2004
She died from multiple melanoma, said her son, Peter. "She was very generous. I
guess she figured she had enough money to spread around," Mr. Hickman said. ... (Toledo Blade, OH)
Multimedia/Internet News -- Feb 3, 2004
The site address topics such as baldness, the affects of removing unwanted
hair, rosacea, psoriasis, varicose veins, impetigo and melanoma. ... (PRNewswire)
Medical expert on Restylane -- Feb 5, 2004
Investigative Dermatology. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD Melanoma/Skin
Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York since 1987. Dr. Fox ... (Emediawire)
TRISENOX(R) US Patent Allowance Will Extend Exclusivity from 2007 ... -- Jan 27, 2004
Without this coverage we would not invest resources investigating the potential
for TRISENOX to treat life threatening cancers like melanoma, prostate and ... (Yahoo News)
Houston Firm Set to Begin Human Trials of New HIV Treatment -- Jan 30, 2004
...the first protein of its kind has proven effective in-vitro against HIV infected
H9 cells and every type of tumor cell line tested, including malignant melanoma ... (Yahoo News)
Renovis Prices $66M IPO; SGI, Exact Pull In Follow-On Funds -- Feb 5, 2004
It also is studying SGN-17/19, an ADEPT product candidate that targets
the p97 antigen, for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. ... (BioWorld Online (subscription), United States)
Study finds sharply increased risk of cancer among dioxin- ... -- Jan 22, 2004
The Ranch Hand veterans' risk of contracting prostate cancer was more than six times
greater than that of the other veterans, while their risk of melanoma, a ... (Yahoo News)
Also from this section -- Jan 24, 2004
...sun. Melanoma, the commonest skin cancer (1,600 deaths per year) may
also be caused by diet, overweight and lack of exercise. Multiple ... (Independent, UK)
Raging time bombs -- Jan 24, 2004
Professor Antony Young, of King's College London, has reviewed the evidence that
links sunbed use to malignant melanoma; a skin cancer that is fatal if not ... (Sunday Times, South Africa)
Tanning Beds Might Awaken Skin Cancer Cells -- Jan 20, 2004
...all the major studies on so-called fake bake machines, but haven't come to a definitive
conclusion on whether tanning beds increase the risk of melanoma. ... (NBC5.com, IL)
Myriad Genetics' Cancer Compound MPC-6827 Causes Tumor Regression ... -- Jan 20, 2004
In melanoma tumors, one group of mice was treated with 25 mg/kg of paclitaxel
and the other group was treated with 5 mg/kg of MPC-6827. ... (Yahoo News)
Skin photographs may help patients detect new or changed moles -- Jan 19, 2004
Atypical nevi (pigmented moles that may change shape or have irregular borders) have
been identified as the strongest risk factor for melanoma (a type of skin ... (EurekAlert, DC)
Maxim Pharmaceuticals Announces Release of Preclinical Results ... -- Jan 20, 2004
In melanoma tumors, one group of mice was treated with 25 mg/kg of paclitaxel,
and the other group was treated with 5 mg/kg of MPC-6827. ... (Business Wire)
Maxim Raises $25.5M But Investors Remain Wary -- Jan 22, 2004
Altig said the company is approaching a number of key milestones, including filing
for European approval for the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma ... (SanDiego.com, CA)
Dan Rather's Skin Cancer Highlights Need for Prevention and Early ... -- Jan 20, 2004
...be cured.". The three major types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma,
squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. Last year ... (Yahoo News)
US Agent Orange Study Finds Raised Cancer Risks -- Jan 22, 2004
The ongoing study of 2,000 Vietnam veterans shows for the first time
an elevated risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. ... (Reuters, United States)
Agent Orange study finds raised cancer risks -- Jan 22, 2004
The ongoing study of 2,000 Vietnam veterans shows for the first time
an elevated risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. ... (CNN)
'Aspirin isn'ta pain in the pancreas' -- Jan 29, 2004
...a small benefit if smokers took aspirin. Aspirin has also been found
to be beneficial with melanoma and leukaemia, among others. (Independent Online, South Africa)
Philippoussis smash stuns Cash -- Jan 29, 2004
Cash also said he had recently been diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on his
leg, which might have been life-threatening if he had not had it treated. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)
Christopher Snyder, 39, loved kids, sports -- Jan 27, 2004
Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospice, became a coach of a different sort
after he was diagnosed with melanoma five years ago. Noting his ... (Kentucky Post, KY)
Maxim Pharmaceuticals Discovers Potential Therapeutic Against the ... -- Jan 22, 2004
In November 2003, Maxim filed an application for market authorization in Europe for
approval to market Ceplene for the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma ... (Business Wire)
Photos Help Detect Skin Cancer -- Jan 20, 2004
Researchers say atypical nevi are the strongest risk factors for melanoma
skin cancer. Previous research also shows patients have ... (Ivanhoe)
Deadly Disease Linked to Lack of Sunlight-Generated Vitamin D -- Jan 28, 2004
UV-B exposure to a host of other serious health problems, from rickets to diabetes
– and have demonstrated that UV-B is not a factor in cancerous melanoma as ... (Newswise)
Maxim Scientists ID Potential SARS Combatant -- Jan 22, 2004
In November, the company filed an application for market authorization in Europe
for approval to market Ceplene for the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma ... (SanDiego.com, CA)
Tanning Beds Might Awaken Skin Cancer Cells -- Jan 21, 2004
British researchers reviewed all the major studies on tanning beds to see if the
activity increases malignant melanoma -- the most serious, often fatal, form ... (NBC5.com, IL)
Photos Help People Keep Eye on Skin Moles -- Jan 20, 2004
Pigmented moles that change in shape or have irregular borders, known as atypical
nevi, are a major risk factor for melanoma, the least common but most deadly ... (WebMD)
Brian Rudman: Behind the cathedral, good ideas are flowing like ... -- Feb 3, 2004
The melia tree now in the middle of Freyberg Place appears to have been a subsequent
addition to the original design, now taunting melanoma-conscious lunchers ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Police cover-up allegations: Profile of Rob Robinson -- Feb 2, 2004
A medical revealed that he had a melanoma, which later led to several
operations and treatment for secondary cancer in the lymph glands. ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
A perilous mixing with pain pills -- Jan 28, 2004
...those that have changed in shape. A change in the shape of a mole can be
a warning sign of melanoma. It is fairly common for dermatologists ... (International Herald Tribune, France)
Stem Cells Target, Attack Tumors -- Feb 2, 2004
The researchers have tested the system in mice with a variety of human cancers, including
solid tumors such as ovarian, brain, breast cancer, melanoma and even ... (CancerWise, United States)
Tanning Beds May Contribute to Skin Cancer -- Jan 22, 2004
Researchers in England reviewed all the major studies on tanning beds,
to see if they can increase malignant melanoma. That's the ... (WAFF, AL)
Around town -- Feb 2, 2004
Korean War as a military policeman in Germany, witnessed some of the most unbelievable
accidents and in October 1971, fought a diagnosis of malignant melanoma ... (Coshocton Tribune, OH)
9 undergrads conduct HHMI-funded research -- Jan 27, 2004
Kari Reese, a senior biology major of Newark, Del., is investigating
possible melanoma metastasis suppression by HDAC2 and CITED2. ... (UDaily, DE)
Politicking...Health insurance crushing entrepreneurs -- Feb 3, 2004
...lung or brain cancer. The key to melanoma is to keep an eye on it and
catch it early, which is what I did two years ago. I did all ... (Decatur Daily Democrat, IN)
Cell tower discussion rings true -- Jan 30, 2004
...hundreds of studies that have come out since 1990," Levitt said, noting such findings
as impaired reproduction, melanoma of the eye and damage to DNA from ... (Kingston Daily Freeman, NY)
ILEX Oncology Reports Q4 and Full Year 2003 Results; CAMPATH ... -- Jan 27, 2004
Initiated Phase II clinical trials of synthadotin (ILX-651) in recurrent or metastatic
melanoma and locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. ... (Business Wire)
Tragedies touch Margie Wuflestad, but they can't dim her spirit -- Jan 27, 2004
...in Corona. She was not prepared for the shock when her friend and
colleague, Toni Perry, died of melanoma at age 26 in 1987. "It ... (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA)
Six students finalists in "Junior Nobel Prize" -- Jan 29, 2004
We have students researching everything from the effects of chess playing
in reducing schizophrenia to melanoma in the skin," he said. ... (White Plains Journal News, NY)
Ecopia's Cancer Drug Candidate Effective Against Brain Tumour in ... -- Feb 2, 2004
In vitro tests have shown that this agent is selective in inhibiting the growth
of several tumour cells including leukemia, melanoma and cancers of the breast ... (Business Wire)
New cancer test unveiled -- Jan 29, 2004
The PET scanner works well with colon cancer, melanoma, lymphoma,
lung cancer, breast cancer and head and neck cancer, he said. ... (Lacrossetribune.com, WI)
Cancer increase driven by obesity and suntanning -- Jan 7, 2004
Big increases in skin cancer, malignant melanoma, cancer of the uterus and prostate
cancer were only partly offset by falls in stomach and cervical cancers ... (Independent, UK)
Old cowboy ways aren't for everyone -- Jan 22, 2004
Attorneys were called, the will found and systems put in place for the next
time. My family is pessimistic. We think every freckle is melanoma. ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)
New Barnstable Corporations -- Jan 23, 2004
...(Nonprofit) To provide education, informational, educational services
pertaining to melanoma, etc. 35 Lothrop Ln., W. Barnstable. ... (Barnstable Patriot, MA)
Agent Orange linked to cancer -- Jan 23, 2004
A study has found an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma among Air Force
veterans of the Vietnam War who sprayed the chemical defoliant Agent Orange ... (Charlotte Observer, NC)
New type of scan at BAMC can ultimately save lives -- Jan 23, 2004
...is very useful and at times the most accurate way to diagnose, stage and restage
many common cancers, including breast, head and neck, colon, melanoma and lung ... (Marinette Eagle Herald, WI)
Cyclist keeps outpacing cancer -- Jan 20, 2004
What would you do if a doctor diagnosed you with malignant melanoma
and gave you one year to live? Randolph Westphal took to biking ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada)
True talent cannot be silenced -- Jan 22, 2004
So, in 1996, when she passed away from melanoma at the age of thirty-three, her
music might have faded away as well, and, like a buried treasure, the world ... (Pravda, Russia)
State Treasury/ EDA Officials Highlight State Business Incentives ... -- Jan 22, 2004
New Drug Application for Genasense was submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) in December, for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma ... (Yahoo News)
Charity event may be one -- Jan 23, 2004
...site. McCune, a social s
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