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Skin Cancers
Blue Cross Blue Shield tips on sun safety, skin cancer prevention Jul 6, 2005
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is on the rise and nearly half of all new cancers detected are skin cancers. ... Tewksbury Advocate,
... Go to the Article Jul 1, 2005
Tissues in Mohs surgery are processed as modified frozen sections, which allows accurate and rapid interpretation of most skin cancers. ... CancerWise
Laser therapy could treat cancers Jul 6, 2005
...already treated more than 500 patients with cancerous and pre-cancerous tissues of the mouth and say the treatment is also effective against some skin cancers. ... The Observer,
Can the sun help fight cancer? Jul 3, 2005
...epidemiologist. "But the evidence is very solid that sun exposure creates life-threatening melanomas and other nonthreatening skin cancers.". ... Detroit Free Press,
Horan eagerly spreads word of skin cancer risk Jul 2, 2005
...newsletter. "Glad it wasn't melanoma (the most severe of the skin cancers). It was a rude awakening to the realities of sunscreen. ... Washington Times,
Skin cancer unit receives research funding boost Jul 5, 2005
Professor Richard Kefford says the unit will use the funds to try to find out why some people are prone to skin cancer, why some skin cancers are worse than ... ABC Online,
Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin: Radiation Therapy and Skin ... Jul 3, 2005
However, the use of a single radiation beam, as is common in the treatment of skin cancers, is more likely to result in a skin reaction. ... EVLiving
Bright sunny day? Save yourself Jul 2, 2005
They are running the risk of developing skin cancers on the scalp. "There's no sun tolerance built up, and the skin will burn even more easily," he warned. ... Gainesville Sun,
Q & A: What to Know About Facial Prosthetics Jul 1, 2005
These skin cancers are often found on the ear, cheek, nose, eyelid and other facial structures. Some may not be treated as aggressively as melanoma. ... CancerWise
Cancer be damned, kids wanna tan Jun 27, 2005
Various cancer agencies agree: since sun exposure is linked to most skin cancers, reduced exposure to ultraviolet radiation would cut the number of new cancer ... Macleans,
Important skinformation Jun 28, 2005
...colon. In fact, more than half of all new cancers are skin cancers. The good news is almost all skin cancers are preventable. - Basil ... KING5.com (subscription),
Sun Protection: When Pink is No Fun Jul 4, 2005
...skin cancer Australians have been covering up their skin for many years now and have recently shown an 11 per cent decrease in the rates of common skin cancers ... Fashion Monitor Toronto,
To Your Health-June 9, 2005 Jun 10, 2005
More than one million cases of non-melanoma skin cancers are found in this country each year. The two most common types of non-melanoma ... Lambertville Beacon,
Good sun or bad sun? Jun 26, 2005
...research touting the benefits of sun — sans sunscreen, sun hats and sun-shielding attire — for fighting some types of cancer, including some skin cancers. ... Lincoln Journal Star,
great skin cancer myth Jun 27, 2005
The result is that African-Americans, dark Hispanics, Indians, Middle Easterners and other dark-skinned people, though they have fewer skin cancers than fair ... Newsday,
Skin cancer seeps into a younger crowd Jul 3, 2005
...from sun damage. It is much more invasive and likely to spread to other parts of the body than other skin cancers. Research from ... Dallas Morning News (subscription),
Studies touting sun's benefit dismissed Jun 21, 2005
...at least 15 minutes several times a week -- to get more natural vitamin D, have some health care professionals worried about the impact on skin cancers. ... Florida Today,
"Killer tans" can lead to cancer in kids Jun 27, 2005
Dr. Anthony Myers, with the Knoxville Dermatology Group says, "Statistics show an increase in all skin cancers so those...that small amount that we do see in ... WATE.com,
All Skin Cancer Not the Same, Study Finds Jul 1, 2005
...spreading. ScienCentral reports new research found about one-third of skin cancers spread elsewhere, or metastasized. University ... WNEP-TV,
Building Health With Green Tea Jun 25, 2005
...tea drinkers show that those who consume four to six cups of green tea a day have lower levels of breast, esophageal, liver, lung and skin cancers than those ... Gorkhapatra,
Safety Tips for Older Texans Out in the July Sun Jul 1, 2005
Skin Cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Most skin cancers appear after age 50. According ... Yahoo News (press release)
Arsenic levels high in Arnaudville water
According to the National Academy of Sciences, arsenic in drinking water can cause bladder, lung and skin cancers and may contribute to kidney and liver cancers ... The Daily Advertiser,
Stress Effects On Tumors Studied
Researdhers hope the results of their study will help identify those at higher risk for repeated skin cancers, so they can be checked more closely. ... Pittsburgh Channel.com,
CLINICAL REVIEW: Non-Melanoma and Pre-Skin Cancers Jun 1, 2005
15 per cent of all GP consultations relate to skin problems, and commonly include atopic eczema, acne and venous leg ulcers, but especially skin cancers and pre ... RedNova.com,
10th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin to Present Treatment ... May 13, 2005
...and nucleic acids, announced today the presentation of interim treatment results from Inovio's ongoing European pre-marketing study for skin cancers at the ... Business Wire (press release),
DANGER FROM ABOVE: SKIN CANCER IS A SERIOUS THREAT FOR THE ... Jun 5, 2005
...of melanoma every hour. The statistics also report that more than half of all new cancers are skin cancers. More than one million ... Westerly Sun,
The Other Cancers Jun 2, 2005
Hendrickson. "Some of the common skin cancers could well be treated with radiation therapy and perhaps give us a greater success rate. ... TheHorse.com,
Despite risks of melanoma, many still tan unprotected skin Jun 5, 2005
Kidney transplant patients taking drugs to suppress their immune systems are susceptible to skin cancers. Skin cancers are caused ... Naples Daily News (subscription),
Experts warn of the dangers of tanning Jun 1, 2005
In the past five years, she has had more than 100 skin cancers — including one that seriously threatened her life and left her hobbling from cancer surgery ... Seattle Times,
Gold nanoparticles detect cancer instantly Jun 7, 2005
...it early, and this method might allow that." He added that this technique could be used to detect a number of cancers, including stomach, colon and skin cancers ... myDNA.com,
Dana-Farber Offers Tips to Keep You Sun Safe Jun 3, 2005
Excessive sun exposure and sunburns increase a person's risk of developing not only melanoma but other skin cancers as well. Skin ... Town Times,
Provectus CEO Craig Dees to Present to The Financial Analyst ... Jun 7, 2005
Xantryl(TM). In addition, certain skin cancers may be targeted and treated more safely and effectively using Xantryl. Although still ... Yahoo News (press release)
MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS GET A LESSON ON SUNSCREEN Jun 6, 2005
...more sun exposure and sun damage you have the greater the risk you have and that's why we're really trying to work with kids to prevent skin cancers later in ... WCSH-TV,
Forum Alert: Inovio Biomedical Corporation Will Present at the ... Jun 7, 2005
...is moving its lead product, the MedPulser(R) Electroporation Therapy System, through pre-marketing studies for head and neck cancer and skin cancers in Europe ... Business Wire (press release),
Topical Pimecrolimus and Tacrolimus versus Topical Corticosteroids ... Jun 1, 2005
Skin cancers and lymphomas were not reported in these studies. None of the authors reported conflicts of interest related to this article. ... AAP Grand Rounds (subscription)
Death rays target us all Jun 2, 2005
With more people than ever before being diagnosed with skin cancers, the recent Sun Awareness Week set out to encourage people to learn lessons from Australia ... ic CheshireOnline,
Source: Environmental Investigation Agency Jun 2, 2005
...“It’s methyl bromide business as usual for the California Strawberry Commission despite a more damaged ozone layer and increased skin cancers for the rest ... Environmental Media Services (press release),
Event Advisory: Vancouver dermatologists offer free, public skin ... Jun 2, 2005
Usually only sun-exposed areas, such as the face, neck and arms are examined since this is where 90 per cent of skin cancers develop. ... Canada NewsWire (press release),
Even Kids Aren't Safe From Skin Cancer May 28, 2005
More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure -- specifically, exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation. ... Forbes
Vigilance Can Help You Save Your Skin May 31, 2005
...of it. Although melanomas account for only 5 percent of skin cancers, they cause 80 percent of deaths from skin cancer. But most ... The Ledger,
Outdoors: Safety precautions critical whenever exposing skin to ... Jun 2, 2005
...are especially popular with commercial fishermen and fishing guides, who as a group were experiencing a higher than normal incidence of skin cancers on the ... The Desert-Mountain Times,
"Slip! Slop! Slap! Wrap!" your way to sun-protected skin May 19, 2005
Fortunately, most skin cancers are slow-growing, easy to recognize, and relatively easy to treat when detected early. Skin cancers ... McDuffie Mirror,
Stay Safe in the Sun Jun 2, 2005
According to the American Association of De rmatology, 90 percent of skin cancers develop on sun-exposed skin. There are three common ... PCC Courier Online
Sun screened Jun 2, 2005
While melanoma is not as common as basal-cell or squamous-cell skin cancers -- which together account for more than 1 million new cases a year -- it often ... Indianapolis Star,
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
'Tantowel' Takes UV Dangers Out Of Getting Tan 17 Mar 2005
...color. Dermatologist Dr. Sarah Weitzul says she likes anything that might reduce the skyrocketing number of skin cancers. "Our cases ... KSBW Channel.com
Researchers find new way to fight cancer by sending cells to sleep Mar 15, 2005
Although the research has concentrated on aggressive skin cancers, it could lead to treatment for breast, prostate and pancreatic cancers, which between them ... Scotsman
Some skin cancers tied to driving Feb 23, 2005
LEE COUNTY— You might think you're only at risk for skin cancer if you spend a lot of time on the beach, but doctors say that's not true. ... WZVN-TV
Arming the body Mar 16, 2005
Both aim to rev up the immune system to fight cancer in people with advanced melanomas, skin cancers that have moved elsewhere in the body. ... OregonLive.com
Peplin in $5.5m trial Mar 16, 2005
...million a year. Most non-melanoma skin cancers are surgically treated, which can be painful, expensive and disfiguring. The closest ... Melbourne Herald Sun
How to Recognize potential melanomas, prevention Mar 15, 2005
As with other forms of cancer, early detection of skin cancers through monthly self-exams provides the best prognosis for a complete cure. ... Express Newsline
Skin Pathology Microarray Mar 15, 2005
...the scope of Memorec Biotec`s skin research program more than 800 consented patient biopsies in four inflammatory diseases, three skin cancers and healthy skin ... Bioscience Technology
Harmful sun rays and ways to protect yourself from them Mar 15, 2005
...rays. UVA can cause serious skin damage, possibly the worst of all skin cancers; melanoma. Sunlamps used in homes are the same. ... Express Newsline
Provectus Pharmaceuticals Inc Selects Allen & Caron for Investor ... Mar 14, 2005
Xantryl(TM). In addition, certain skin cancers may be targeted and treated more safely and effectively using Xantryl(TM). Although ... Yahoo News
Medicare to Cover Praecis Prostate Cancer Drug Mar 15, 2005
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in US men, after various skin cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. ... Reuters
Copper Chrome Arsenate Mar 15, 2005
..."Over your lifetime you've just touched arsenic copper and chromium, you've got an incrased chance of bladder cancer, lung cancer and skin cancers.". ... Seven.com.au
Eczema Medications May Carry Cancer Risk Mar 12, 2005
...of cancer. The drugs have been shown to raise the risk of skin cancers and lymphoma in animal studies, the agency said. There have ... American Cancer Society
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Informing Health Care Providers ... Mar 10, 2005
It is known to cause both skin cancers and lymphoma in humans by suppressing the body’s normal immune defenses against cancer. ... PharmaLive.com
The Other Cancers Feb 25, 2005
Hendrickson. "Some of the common skin cancers could well be treated with radiation therapy and perhaps give us a greater success rate. ... TheHorse.com
The vitamin D controversy and the sun Mar 7, 2005
While excessive exposure to the sun and especially sunburn do cause skin cancers, Dr Michael Holick, a professor of dermatology, clearly states that reasonable ... The South African Journal of Natural Medicine (subscription)
Newly-discovered Class Of Genes Determines – And Restricts ... Mar 7, 2005
...found. If this theory is correct, resident stem cells in the skin could be the cells that turn into skin cancers like melanoma. ... Science Daily
Boomer tuneup Mar 15, 2005
The average age of onset for other skin cancers is 60, says Andrew J. Kaufman, assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, Los ... The Spokesman Review (subscription)
Picturing the future of skin cancer diagnosis Mar 7, 2005
From the same group, some 140 will also get non-melanoma or less serious skin cancers. “Diagnosis of skin cancers can take weeks ... Medical News Today
Sun Exposure Increases Survival from Melanoma Mar 8, 2005
The incidence of skin cancers has been increasing for the last 50 years in all developed countries. Mortality from skin cancers ... Health Sentinel
Sun cancer fight to target vanity Mar 12, 2005
...make them look old, while 15 per cent - split evenly between men and women - were more concerned about developing crows' feet and wrinkly skin than skin cancers ... Ninemsn
Melanoma in Children Appears Different Than Adult Disease Mar 11, 2005
Melanoma is the rarest, but most deadly, of the three skin cancers, with about 54,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States, according to the ... ABC News
Have your fun in the sun -- Apr 27, 2004
In 2002, more than half of all the cancers reported were skin cancers. ... In 2002, more than half of all the cancers reported were skin cancers. ... (Shoreline Times)
Skin cancer doc's blast -- Apr 28, 2004
NEARLY two out of three people are being diagnosed with serious skin cancers in an incidence rate that has shocked the new Skin Alert Skin Cancer Clinic at ... (Townsville Bulletin)
American Cancer Society offers tips to prevent skin cancer -- Apr 29, 2004
...of skin cancer," said Colten. The great news is that most skin cancers can be prevented, she added. Seek shade: Especially in the ... (Nashua 1590 Broadcaster)
Early 'summer' brings fire, water hazards -- Apr 30, 2004
...sun or strenuous activity. Use sunscreen to decrease the risk of sunburn and sun-related skin cancers. Never leave children unsupervised ... (Modesto Bee)
NARH will hold a free skin . . . -- Apr 26, 2004
MD, and Victoria R. Cavalli, MD, board-certified dermatologists on the NARH Medical Staff, will conduct the screenings for skin cancers including malignant ... (iBerkshires.com)
Sun-exposed skin more likely to develop cancer -- Apr 26, 2004
...when you were young. In fact, according to the CDC, at least 90 percent of all skin cancers can be attributed to the sun. So, if you ... (Review Appeal (subscription))
How do sunless tanners work? -- Apr 25, 2004
...the sun can be. Repeated sun exposure greatly increases skin wrinkling and may even lead to skin cancers. Adding wrinkles while ... (Scientific American (subscription))
CellCept ® Significantly Reduces Risk of Cancer in Heart ... -- Apr 26, 2004
...remainder of the patient’s life, are at a 3 to 4 times greater risk than the general population of developing cancer, particularly lymphomas and skin cancers ... (Cancer Consultants)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work -- Apr 28, 2004
Asbestos alone claims about 100,000 lives. 10% of all skin cancers are estimated to be attributable to workplace exposure to hazardous substances. ... (Health and Safety-Centre)
Prostate cancer easy to cure -- Apr 28, 2004
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the “most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, in American men.”. ... (Manila Times)
Early Detection -- Apr 27, 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. ... (WEEK-TV)
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)
Skin cancer is now the UK's most common cancer in both men and ... -- Apr 23, 2004
However, the vast majority of skin cancers could have been prevented by taking precautions against the sun's ultra-violet rays.². ... (New-Medical.net)
Doctors using UV light to treat skin diseases -- Apr 21, 2004
But UVA One may not be for everybody. "We certainly want to know if this person has had problems with numerous skin cancers or melanoma. ... (KING5.com (subscription))
Doctors Offer New Skin Cancer Tips -- Apr 21, 2004
April 29. A final thought: more skin cancers develop on the left side of our faces. That's where the sun hits us when we drive. (WYTV)
In a perfect world -- Apr 24, 2004
There is just enough time for coffee before the next patient, an elderly lady with several skin cancers on her arms and legs and a rare condition called ... (The Age)
Lawmaker wants ban on youths' salon tans -- Apr 24, 2004
It reports that UV radiation from indoor tanning "seems to be the cause of all three common skin cancers -- basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and ... (Contra Costa Times)
HealthWatch: Should Teens Go to Tanning Salons? -- Apr 23, 2004
While there are no statistics on how many teens use tanning salons, dermatologists are alarmed at how many skin cancers are cropping up on younger patients. ... (KPIX-TV 5)
New mobile lab takes to the road -- Apr 19, 2004
Thomas Buckmaster of Rehoboth Beach, who had skin cancers removed from his neck and behind his ear, said he appreciated the immediacy of the results because it ... (The News Journal)
Athletic Injuries Shouldn't Be Kids' Stuff -- Apr 23, 2004
Sun protection may decrease the chances of malignant melanoma -- a potentially deadly skin cancer -- or other skin cancers that can occur later in life. ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Lumber company workers lop off locks to show support -- Apr 24, 2004
...year-old Everett woman is battling cancer for the third time in six years — the first was breast cancer, the latest two have been squamous-cell skin cancers. ... (Seattle Times)
Expo to zero in on Asian ailments -- Apr 14, 2004
...with the Philippine American Community Center of Michigan to host a health fair in Southfield that includes tests for hypertension, cholesterol and skin cancers ... (DetNews.com)
SUNBATHERS ASKED TO GO GREEN -- Apr 23, 2004
...across. Most skin cancers are the result of excessive exposure to the sun and many are caused by sun damage in childhood. Public ... (Isle of Man)
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)
Terahertz radiation targets skin cancer -- Apr 14, 2004
Physicists in the UK believe that they have developed a technique that could be used to detect skin cancers and other epithelial tumours not visible to the ... (PhysicsWeb.org)
The Sun and Skin Cancer: How it Affects Children -- Apr 10, 2004
Dr. Ted Wolfe, Director of the Cancer Treatment Center at Ottumwa Regional Health Center says, "Skin cancers are usually the result of sunburn in children ... (KTVO)
I watched my son die of skin cancer ... I’d do anything to help ... -- Apr 3, 2004
...dangers.”. A NATIONAL screening programme should be adopted in Scotland to fast-track patients with potentially lethal skin cancers. ... (Sunday Herald)
Cancer Foundation offers free screenings -- Apr 14, 2004
At the event, licensed medical professionals will conduct physical exams for breast, prostate and skin cancers and draw blood for prostate testing in men. ... (Rockdale Citizen)
The Sun And Skin -- Apr 2, 2004
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 90 percent of all skin cancers occur in areas of the body that receive significant sun exposure ... (WSOCtv.com)
Expected Rise in Skin Cancer -- Apr 14, 2004
Most skin cancers are caused by excessive UV radiation, which is divided into three types: A, B, and C. UVC radiation it completely blocked by the ozone layer. ... (YLE24 Online)
How do sunless tanners work? -- Apr 11, 2004
...sun can be. Repeated sun exposure greatly increases skin wrinkling and may even lead to skin cancers. Increasing wrinkles while ... (Scientific American (subscription))
SUNBEDS ARE SAFE TO USE DESPITE HEALTH FEARS -- Apr 12, 2004
The powerful and concentrated UV rays can cause skin cancers, especially among younger users with sensitive skin, experts have warned. ... (Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph)
Prostate Cancer -- Apr 2, 2004
...the seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men (excluding skin cancers). This year, the ... (WSOCtv.com)
Attention News/Health Editors: -- Apr 13, 2004
...as well. This work has important implications for ultraviolet light- induced skin cancers and potentially cancer therapy. The discovery ... (CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse))
Weeds that ease ills -- Apr 12, 2004
...in a flower bed. But it is a radium plant, the sap of which many consider can help clear warts and skin cancers. “As my herb mentor ... (Wodonga Border Mail)
Test Predicts Skin Cancer Spread to Other Organs -- Feb 11, 2004
British scientists say they've developed a test to predict whether
deadly skin cancers will spread to other organs. It measures ... (drkoop.com)
New Way To Predict The Spread Of Skin Cancer -- Feb 10, 2004
A new way of predicting whether skin cancers will spread to other
organs is published this week in the British Journal of Cancer. ... (Innovations-Report, Germany)
New Way to Predict the Spread of Skin Cancer -- Feb 10, 2004
Newswise — A new way of predicting whether skin cancers will spread to
other organs is published this week in the British Journal of Cancer. ... (Newswise)
Women lung cancer alarm -- Feb 4, 2004
Over the past 20 years, melanoma skin cancers rose by 187 per cent
among Tasmanian men and by 129 per cent among Tasmanian women. ... (Hobart Mercury, Australia)
More patients protect themselves from the sun after skin cancer ... -- Feb 16, 2004
CHICAGO – Patients who have had skin cancers surgically removed report little
change in quality of life, but are more likely to use sun screen, wear hats ... (EurekAlert, DC)
Experts Find New Way to Predict Cancer Spread -- Feb 10, 2004
News. Scientists have developed a new method for predicting whether skin
cancers will spread to other organs, it emerged today. Researchers ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Tanning - - Friend or Foe ? -- Feb 14, 2004
...dangers of tanning outside. "It's going to cause premature aging, pigment
changes and skin cancers," said Weingold. Students on the ... (KAIT, AR)
Tanning Debate -- Feb 4, 2004
I'm not scared of skin cancer.". Mice get a type of human skin cancer. Researchers
at Mt. Sinai used them to determine the cause of most skin cancers. ... (Pittsburgh Channel.com, PA)
Health Briefs -- Feb 8, 2004
...to 1999. Among the more than 5,000 patients with MS, the prevalence
of skin cancers was significantly lower than average. The authors ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
News about health and medicine -- Feb 8, 2004
National Health Service. Among the more than 5,000 patients with MS,
the prevalence of skin cancers was lower than average. The authors ... (Seattle Times, WA)
Thyroid Disease 101 : Basic Information on Hypothyroidism , Hy . ... -- Feb 9, 2004
...not common. Thyroid cancer accounts for only 1.2% of all new cancers
(outside skin cancers) in the United States annually. In the ... (cancer.about.com, United States)
Local Doctor Heats Up Chemotherapy With Success -- Feb 4, 2004
Perfusion therapy can add years to some patient's lives. But right now, it is
used only for cancers in the abdominal cavity and advanced skin cancers. ... (WPXI.com, PA)
Equine cloning's triple play sheds light on calcium, cell ... -- Feb 15, 2004
...of cancer. It is not unusual for light-colored horses to develop
melanomas or skin cancers that do not metastasize. Woods found ... (EurekAlert, DC)
Equipment Breakdown Adds to Cancer Patients' Suffering -- Feb 10, 2004
The radiation machine, known as the cobalt-60, and the high-voltage X-ray machine
(HVX), used for the treatment of skin cancers and superficial lesions, are ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Stockman takes hard line on his soft hat -- Feb 6, 2004
In Queensland's heat you might save yourself a head injury in a fall but you would
have skin cancers the size of saucepans hanging off your ears and lips.". ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)
Hair's an opportunity to shine -- Jan 20, 2004
Understanding these differences is important because sunshine is the main cause
of skin cancers and also because ultraviolet radiation, the active component ... (Student Newspaper, UK)
Air Force Study Finds Agent Orange, Cancer Link -- Jan 23, 2004
A new study sponsored by the US Air Force finds increased risks of prostate and skin
cancers among Vietnam veterans who sprayed the defoliant Agent Orange, the ... (drkoop.com)
Beattie expects to lose Gold Coast seats -- Jan 22, 2004
When it comes to melanomas and skin cancers we have tragically one of
the worst rates in Australia and indeed in the world," he said. ... (ABC Online, Australia)
Arsenic level in Mt. Apo alarms NGO -- Jan 23, 2004
Among the signs and symptoms of arsenic poisoning is skin cancers like darkening
of the skin, mees' line in the finger nails, hair loss, lesions in the palm ... (Sun Star, Philippines)
Lobo: The Urban Wolf Hybrid -- Dec 16, 2003
The best thing to do is to cook for your pet. Many wolf hybrids have skin
problems, like skin cancers. Lobo had melanoma cancer four months ago. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
WA team's mesothelioma breakthrough -- Dec 16, 2003
Together the lung and skin cancers claim hundreds of Australian lives every year,
and federal government health experts predict about 10,000 more mesothelioma ... (Sunday Times, Australia)
Transplant survivor celebrates 20 years -- Dec 16, 2003
...increased risk of cancer. Becker said she has developed several skin
cancers, but each was removed in early stages. Becker takes three ... (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)
Cash Boost for Cancer Studies -- Dec 12, 2003
...only give a better understanding of MSSE but provide clues to treating the 65,000
in the UK and more than 600 people in Scotland diagnosed with skin cancers ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Warning falls on deaf ears -- Dec 7, 2003
I've had them cut out of my face and forehead; it's almost like having a
facelift.". Mr Noonan said you were never really rid of skin cancers. ... (Shepparton News, Australia)
Dr. Joseph Mercola's -- Dec 12, 2003
...therapeutic value. Research has found it may help in aiding people with
disease such as psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers. See ... (Mercola, Illinois)
Students get the word on skin cancer prevention -- Dec 3, 2003
Borrall was surprised to learn that an estimated 90 percent of all skin
cancers are caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet lights. ... (Sioux City Journal, IA)
Health Tips -- Dec 4, 2003
...is necessary, the findings may ultimately help people with diseases resulting from
abnormal skin cell cycling, such as psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers ... (Good Housekeeping Magazine)
Antigenics Reports Update on Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trials at ... -- Dec 9, 2003
...from the disease. It is the sixth most common cancer in this country,
excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ... (Business Wire)
New Clue to Breast Cancer Mortality -- Dec 6, 2003
Breast cancer is the most common cancer facing American women after nonmelanoma skin
cancers, and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women after ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Pain -- Dec 10, 2003
...of their vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, so those who avoid the sun completely
or who always wear sunscreen to protect themselves against skin cancers are ... (WebMD)
NURSES DO OPS TO CUT WAIT LISTS -- Dec 5, 2003
It is hoped this will help slash waiting times to see a skin specialist
which can be more than a year and help curb the rise in skin cancers. ... (Glasgow Daily Record, UK)
Glycerin May Help Skin Disease, Study Finds -- Dec 3, 2003
...its pure state on grocery store shelves and as a component of many other products,
may help people with diseases such as psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers ... (Science Daily)
'Cancer patients are being sent home to die' -- Dec 8, 2003
...part that needs replacing. An othovoltage x-ray unit used to treat
skin cancers is also "kaput", Vernimmen says. "The age of the ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Is Inhofe a hoax or a bad joke? -- Dec 6, 2003
...(Have you not noticed the increase in skin cancers, skin cancer products, and
skin cancer doctors?). And Freon. It's like an underground market out there. ... (Mcalester News Capital, United States)
City Cancer Patients 'Sent Home to Die' -- Dec 8, 2003
...part that needs replacing. l An othovoltage x-ray unit used to treat
skin cancers is also "kaput", Vernimmen says. "The age of the ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Sunburn Trial Results Show Drug Can Reduce Sun Damage by 50% for ... -- Nov 28, 2003
I am not a sun-lover and don’t go on the beach often. Being a medical
student I see a lot of bad effects of sun-baking with skin cancers. ... (Innovations-Report, Germany)
Perfect fake -- Nov 25, 2003
This is especially alarming because most skin cancers can be prevented by adopting
appropriate sun-safe behaviour, such as wearing sunscreen daily and giving ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Sharp rise in rates of skin cancer among under-24s -- Nov 28, 2003
The proportion of melanoma skin cancers among people aged under 24 has risen from
9.8 cases per million in the late 1970s to 40.3 cases per million in the late ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Wolff System Technology Cites Research Validating Growing ... -- Nov 25, 2003
While studies suggest that some easily treated skin cancers - squamous cell and basal
cell cancers - can be caused by "prolonged and abusive over-exposure" to ... (Business Wire)
New acne treatment shows promise -- Nov 29, 2003
This treatment originally was used to treat skin cancers and actually
pre-cancers as well," dermatologist Dr. Bruce Katz said. ... (News 9 San Antonio, TX)
Nanoparticles - what's now , what's next ? -- Nov 25, 2003
Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is harmful to humans and can
lead to sunburn, photoaging of the skin, and various skin cancers. ... (Chemistry.org, DC)
Vietnam vets tell of Agent Orange's devastating effects -- Nov 25, 2003
...wire where spraying frequently occurred.". Mr McCoid now has skin cancers
and an extensive skin rash. Marrakech Jennings-Lowry, the ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Angry tears as MPs hear of Agent Orange's awful legacy -- Nov 25, 2003
...the wire where spraying frequently occurred.". Mr McCoid now has skin
cancers and an extensive skin rash. Mr Chester, a 58-year-old ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
To tan or not to tan? -- Nov 24, 2003
...the same effect. Doctors have long recognized sunburn as a risk factor
for melanoma and other types of skin cancers. Officials in ... (Evansville Courier & Press, United States)
Ozone layer thins out -- Dec 3, 2003
...million. She says skin cancers are largely preventable but New Zealanders
are too blase about taking care of themselves in the sun. ... (NZ City, New Zealand)
SIMPLE TEST FOR PRE-DIABETES -- Dec 1, 2003
...exposure to UV light also has the same potential for damaging the DNA in the cells
in your skin and the lens of your eye, increasing your risk of skin cancers ... (Men's News Daily, CA)
Study: Skin cancer linked to other cancers -- 17 Nov.
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Women with common, usually nonfatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large study, suggesting that the initial diagnosis may be more worrisome than previously thought. (CNN)
Treating Massive Skin Cancers -- 27 Nov.
Treating Massive Skin Cancers (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows the disfiguration caused by massive skin cancers on the face can be effectively repaired by using tissue transferred from other parts of the body. (Medical Breakthroughs)
Non-melanoma skin cancers may indicate higher risk -- 17 Nov.
But the largest part of the WHI involves following tens of thousands of postmenopausal women to see how age, lifestyle, personal and family history and other personal characteristics affect health. (USA Today)
Illicit Trade in CFCs on the Increase -Agency -- 10 Nov.
The protocol requires signatory states to phase out the use of some 95 chemicals blamed for damaging the ozone layer, a stratum of the atmosphere that protects the earth from ultraviolet radiation, which can cause skin cancer. (Reuters)
An Aetna InteliHealth/Harvard Medical School Look At The News -- Nonfatal Skin Cancer And Other Cancers -- 19 Nov.
By Alice Chang, M.D. Harvard Medical School What Is The Doctor's Reaction? This study does not prove that having skin cancer directly leads to other types of cancers. (InteliHealth)
Skin cancer, more serious cancers linked -- 18 Nov.
USLocalNews Women with common skin cancer forms face double risk of developing unrelated cancers, study says CHICAGO Women with common, usually nonfatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large (AP via Florida Times-Union)
Study: Skin cancer may increase risk of other cancers -- 17 Nov.
Those skin cancers grow more slowly than melanoma, the most serious skin cancer. (Star-Banner)
Skin Cancer & Serious Cancers Linked -- 17 Nov.
The skin cancer link was found for several malignancies, including cancer of the brain, breasts, lung, liver, ovaries and uterus. Previous studies have shown that men and women with skin cancer face an increased risk of skin cancer returning. (kptv.com)
Skin cancer may elevate other risks for women -- 17 Nov.
CHICAGO - Women with common, usually non-fatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large study, suggesting that the initial diagnosis may be more worrisome than previously thought. (azcentral.com)
Skin Cancer signals wider risk: study -- 18 Nov.
Miscellaneous AP - Women with common, usually non-fatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of developing unrelated cancers, according to a large study, suggesting that the initial diagnosis may be more worrisome than previously thought.The (ninemsn)
Over 50s boost skin cancer rate -- 19 Nov.
SKIN cancer rates which have doubled in Queensland in the past seven years are set to rapidly deteriorate because of an ageing population, an expert has warned. (Courier Mail)
Young defy skin cancer trend -- 20 Nov.
AUSTRALIA'S skin cancer rates have doubled - but not among the young - who appear to be the first generation to heed the Slip Slop Slap message. (The Advertiser)
Study finds skin cancer leads to worse cases -- 17 Nov.
The skin cancer link was found for several malignancies, including cancer of the brain, breasts, ovaries and uterus. It was even stronger for liver cancer, which had a five times higher risk, and lung cancer, which had triple the risk. (Canton Repository)
Cancer link more than skin deep, study finds -- 17 Nov.
By LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press CHICAGO Women with common, usually nonfatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large study. (Orange County Register)
Australians pay price as cancer rates soar -- 19 Nov.
They are more common but less serious than melanomas.Melanomas kill almost 1,000 Australians each year while non-melanoma skin cancers claim about 360 lives a year. (icWales)
Nonfatal skin cancers linked with other cancers -- 17 Nov.
The skin cancer link was found for several malignancies, including cancer of the brain, breasts, lungs, liver, ovaries and uterus. Previous studies have shown that men and women with skin cancer face an increased risk of skin cancer returning. (Houston Chronicle)
Guide dogs may aid cancer studies -- 22 Nov.
The probe of genetic and environmental factors influencing canine breast cancer would follow hundreds of active and retired breeder dogs within a 50-mile radius of the organization's San Rafael campus. (Marin Independent Journal)
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