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Study reveals ‘hyperhotspots’ for identifying skin cancer risk
November 14, 2019
New research by Yale University scientists reports the discovery of “hyperhotspots” in the human genome, locations that are…
New hair follicles can corral skin cancer
September 6, 2019
The same genetic mutations that can trigger cancer in some tissues are relatively harmless in others. A new…
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas
August 16, 2019
University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient’s risk of developing melanoma.…
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study
August 16, 2019
Survival of skin cancer is known to be influenced by gender, with female patients demonstrating higher rates of…
Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk
August 12, 2019
People whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17 percent reduction in risk for getting…
Scientists Develop Novel Nano-Vaccine for Melanoma
August 7, 2019 
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel nano-vaccine for melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Their…
Smaller operational margins just as safe in high-risk melanoma
July 5, 2019
The standard treatment for aggressive skin cancer is to surgically remove the tumour. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in…
Researchers identify compounds that starve melanoma cancer cells of energy
June 20, 2019
Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have found a possible counterpunch to the…
“Virtual Biopsy” Device Detects Skin Tumors
June 19, 2019
Using sound vibrations and pulses of near-infrared light, a Rutgers University scientist has developed a new “virtual biopsy”…
New laser microscope could be used to detect and treat diseases like skin cancer
May 20, 2019 
Surgeries require cutting, right? Scalpels were invented for a reason. However, a new invention from The University of…
Topical immunotherapy keeps skin cancer risk at bay
March 26, 2019
A combination of two topical creams already shown to clear precancerous skin lesions from sun-damaged skin also lowers…
Scientists created a compact laser probe, which could help identifying melanoma early
March 7, 2019
Melanoma is the deadliest forms of skin cancer, but people can significantly improve their chances of survival by…
Seattle team pivotal to FDA OK on drug for rare skin cancer
December 27, 2018
An immunotherapy clinical trial based in Seattle, among other U.S. sites, was pivotal to the Dec. 19 approval by the…
Cutting the legs off cancer
November 23, 2018 
Melanoma skin cancer tumors grow larger and are more likely to metastasize due to interactions between a pair…
Immunotherapy effective against hereditary melanoma
October 10, 2018
Congenital mutations of the CDKN2A gene are the strongest known risk factors for inherited skin cancer. Individuals with…
From ‘sea of mutations,’ two possible cancer links rise to the surface
August 16, 2018
Many genetic malfunctions are commonly found in cancers, and scientists are working to distinguish those directly involved in…
World‘s First Blood Test for Early Stages of Melanoma Successful in 80% of Cases
July 26, 2018
On 18 July, a group of researchers from the Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia have announced they’ve…
Laser technology provides detailed images of skin cancer
June 11, 2018
The first patients are expected to benefit from the new improved images in 2018. The project revolves around…
Dermatologists offer tips on how to prevent and detect skin cancer
June 1, 2018
Three years ago, on one cold March afternoon, James Costello slipped on black ice. He hit his head…
Startup Licenses Invention to Enhance Skin Cancer Prevention
June 1, 2018
UA research has resulted in a melanin-producing compound for a systemic approach to preventing skin damage. The University…
Beneficial Skin Bacteria Protect Against Skin Cancer
March 1, 2018
Science continues to peel away layers of the skin microbiome to reveal its protective properties. In a study…
Steep U.S. increase projected for rare skin cancer
February 23, 2018
The number of U.S. cases of Merkel cell carcinoma, an often-fatal skin cancer, is rising about six times…
Freckles on your iris may be a warning about the risk of melanoma
January 18, 2018
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is a horrible disease, which is difficult to treat in later stages.…
Arthritis drug could help treat advanced skin cancer
December 19, 2017
Treatment for the most deadly form of skin cancer could be more effective if combined with a well-known…
Diet rich in tomatoes cuts skin cancer in half in mice
July 14, 2017
Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in a mouse study…
Misapplication of sunscreen leaves people vulnerable to skin cancer
July 7, 2017
When applying sunscreen people miss on average 10 per cent of their face, the most common site for…
9 Ways to Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk
May 25, 2017
Everything under the sun you need to know about protecting your skin: Get Your Vitamin D Elsewhere Sunlight can help…
Gut bacteria associated with cancer immunotherapy response in melanoma
February 22, 2017
Diversity, composition of microbiome tied to tumor shrinkage from anti-PD1 treatment Melanoma patients’ response to a major form…
Researchers explore how protein production gets distorted in skin cancer
January 30, 2017
Each cell in the body follows a strict protocol for manufacturing the proteins it needs to function. When…
Researchers develop automated melanoma detector for skin cancer screening
December 24, 2016
Even experts can be fooled by melanoma. People with this type of skin cancer often have mole-looking growths…
- Paintable chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice
September 28, 2018 - Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers
August 17, 2018 - Research is Changing the Game for Melanoma Treatment
February 9, 2018 - Can Sun Damage Be Reversed?
July 18, 2017 - Indoor Tanning Still Accessible to Young People—Despite Bans
June 16, 2017 - New topical immunotherapy effective against early skin cancer
November 23, 2016 - Increased eye cancer risk linked to pigmentation genes that dictate eye color
August 22, 2016 - Cancer spreading: Caught in the act
August 16, 2016 - Scientists identify a gene variation linked to a higher number of mutations in skin cancers
July 16, 2016 - A new device can detect skin cancer before visible changes are visible
June 8, 2016
- Olfactory receptor discovered in pigment cells of the skin
June 5, 2016 - ‘Sunscreen’ gene may help protect against skin cancer
May 19, 2016 - Aging impacts therapeutic response of melanoma cells
April 4, 2016 - Vitamin B3 derivative cuts risk of new skin cancers
October 22, 2015 - Collagen’s role in skin cancer
October 22, 2015 - More than 11 moles on your arm could indicate higher risk of melanoma
October 19, 2015 - New tool to help melanoma’s most at-risk group detect cancer early
October 17, 2015 - Connecting the dots for cell adhesion
September 16, 2015 - Rare Melanoma Carries Unprecedented Burden of Mutations
September 8, 2015 - Drug for Fungal Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients Increases Risk for Skin Cancer, Even Death
September 4, 2015 - Melanoma in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer
August 19, 2015 - New non-invasive skin cancer test put to the test
August 12, 2015 - 3D avatar revolutionises skin cancer diagnosis
August 7, 2015 - Study identifies ‘major player’ in skin cancer genes
July 28, 2015 - Protecting kids’ skin now can prevent cancer later
July 20, 2015 - Mutation Mystery: A Clinician Seeks Answers to Improve Skin Cancer Treatment for Women
July 11, 2015 - Investigators develop activated T cell therapy for advanced melanoma
July 9, 2015 - Live imaging reveals how wound healing influences cancer
July 3, 2015 - World first as viral immunotherapy for skin cancer shows patient benefit in phase III trial
May 27, 2015 - Stem cell therapy for inherited skin blistering
May 27, 2015 - Detecting skin cancer quickly
May 5, 2015 - Researchers put safety of magic anti-cancer bullet to test
April 6, 2015 - Australia leads world in skin cancer incidence but lacks reporting
March 5, 2015 - Text messages a new tool in the fight to prevent skin cancer
February 6, 2015 - Bacteria could contribute to development of wound-induced skin cancer
January 9, 2015 - Scientists find molecular ‘breadcrumb trail’ that helps melanoma spread
October 14, 2014 - The Skin Cancer Selfie
October 6, 2014 - Ultraviolet light-induced mutation drives many skin cancers, study finds
September 8, 2014 - New Device Improves Skin Cancer Detection
August 11, 2014 - New Hand-Held Device Uses Lasers, Sound Waves for Deeper Melanoma Imaging
August 6, 2014 - 3-in-1 optical skin cancer probe
August 6, 2014 - Selumetinib in Uveal Melanoma
June 23, 2014 - Long-term study confirms success of method for detecting spread of deadly skin cancer
March 4, 2014 - Skin tumor vaccine shows promise in wild mice, rising hope for transplant patients
February 21, 2014 - Beauty Not Disease Motivates Teens to Wear Sunscreen
February 19, 2014 - Skin Cancer Risk Seen in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
February 11, 2014 - Oral anti-fungal drug can treat skin cancer in patients
February 4, 2014 - Overexpression of splicing protein involved in skin repair causes early changes seen in skin cancer
January 27, 2014 - Overexpression of splicing protein in skin repair causes early changes seen in skin cancer
January 20, 2014 - Adult stem cells found to suppress cancer while dormant
December 21, 2013 - Implantable skin cancer vaccine begins Phase I clinical trials
September 11, 2013
- New light-activated suncream will cut skin cancer
September 10, 2013 - Study helps explain increased melanoma risk in individuals with red hair
August 23, 2013 - Dermatologists urge the public to take non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosis seriously
August 7, 2013 - When it comes to skin cancer, pictures are worth a thousand words
August 3, 2013 - Experimental Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise in Study
July 15, 2013 - Melanoma May Return Years Later in Some
July 2, 2013 - First dual-action compound kills cancer cells, stops them from spreading
June 28, 2013 - Laser guided codes advance single pixel terahertz imaging
June 26, 2013 - FDA approves two drugs, companion diagnostic test for advanced skin cancer
May 30, 2013 - Human trial puts skin cancer drug within reach
May 7, 2013 - Social media as a tool to prevent skin cancer
April 29, 2013 - Virus Kills Melanoma In Animal Model, Spares Normal Cells
April 25, 2013 - Melanoma survivors still forego sunscreen and use tanning beds
April 10, 2013 - Study reveals how melanoma evades chemotherapy
April 9, 2013 - Research on immune-cell therapy could strengthen promising melanoma treatment
March 22, 2013 - Repairing the nose after skin cancer in just one step
March 14, 2013 - Aspirin linked to lower skin cancer risk in women
March 13, 2013 - Two drugs better than one to treat most deadly skin cancer
February 13, 2013 - Vitamin D Plus Calcium Reduces Skin Cancer Risk
February 13, 2013
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