Skin Cancer - news item 1 of 47
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Alphamed gets $750k grant to fight skin cancer
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AlphaMed Inc., a biotech firm based in Acton, reports it has received a $750,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance its experimental treatment for deadly skin cancer. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Wed, 7 May 2008 2:07:45 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 2 of 47
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Indoor tanning is not as safe as you think - in fact, it's totally out
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At age 17, all Meghan Rothschild and Brittany Lietz wanted was a dark tan. They thought it made them look beautiful. But both had no idea that in just three years they would be battling melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Now Meghan, 24, of Wilbraham, Mass., and Brittany,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Wed, 7 May 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 3 of 47
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National knowledge week and annual evidence update on skin cancer
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The National Library for Health (NLH)’s Cancer Specialist Library and Skin Disorders Specialist Library are holding their first National Knowledge Week on Skin Cancer from Monday 5 May until Friday 9 May 2008. This is particularly aimed at NHS health professionals, and will highlight sources of information and guidance on...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Wed, 7 May 2008 12:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 4 of 47
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British parents not protecting kids from the sun, warns charity
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The UK has the highest skin cancer rate for children, yet many British parents aren't adequately protecting them (Source: Management in Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 6 May 2008 9:49:10 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 5 of 47
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Patient gender affects skin cancer screening practices and attitudes among veterans.
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Screening for skin cancer holds the potential to decrease morbidity. Little is known about whether patient gender affects this practice. This study found that in a population of veterans, there was a low rate of screening. Women were less likely to report undergoing skin cancer screening than men, were more...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 6 May 2008 8:02:55 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 6 of 47
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Warning: new skin cancer study finds outdoor workers are less likely to get screened for skin cancer
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While occupational risks are inherent in many jobs, workers who make a living toiling in the sun face an increased threat of skin cancer from repeated overexposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Now, new research finds that workers who need skin exams the most by nature of their...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 6 May 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 7 of 47
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New studies support dermatologists' recommendation: self-exams, screenings vital for detecting skin cancer
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When detected early, most skin cancers can be successfully treated. In fact, melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is highly curable when found and treated early. The five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes is 99 percent. (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 6 May 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 8 of 47
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Uk children have europe's highest skin cancer rates
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British parents are confused about the need to protect their children in the sun, despite the fact that children and teenagers in the UK have the highest rates of skin cancers of any European country. That's the warning from the British Association of Dermatologists to mark the start of Sun...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 5 May 2008 9:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 9 of 47
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One in three under 25s are risking skin cancer by 'binge tanning'
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One in three under 25s are risking skin cancer by 'binge tanning', a cancer charity has warned. Cancer Research UK found that a third of young adults spend more than five hours a day in the sun on holiday. Its survey, published to mark the start of Sun Awareness Week,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 5 May 2008 7:06:44 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 10 of 47
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Skin cancer still a burning issue as poll shows warnings ignored
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YOUNG people are risking their lives by indulging in "binge tanning", a charity has warned. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 5 May 2008 12:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 11 of 47
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Plan it safe, protect your skin for days in the sun
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M. D. Anderson Observes Skin Cancer Awareness Month in MayM. D. Anderson News Release 05/01/08Before leaving home for a day of outdoor activity, take appropriate precautions to ensure that your and your family’s skin is well-protected. According to Susan Chon, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at The University of Texas...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 2 May 2008 9:22:22 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 12 of 47
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Malignant melanoma in patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
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British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???, OnlineEarly Articles. SummaryBackground Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most aggressive skin cancer. Most MMs are sporadic, and in this setting an association with mismatch repair (MMR) gene mutations, typical of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) tumours, has ... (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 2 May 2008 9:18:49 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 13 of 47
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Mims annual dermatology conference (<p>the ibis, earls court</p> <dt><strong>address</strong>: 47 lillie road <dt>earl's court <dt>sw6 1ud london <dt> <dt><strong>phone:</strong> (+44) 0207 610 0880 <dt><strong>fax:</strong> (+44) 0207 3814450 <dt><strong>website</strong>: <a title=website href="http://www.ibishotel.com/"><u>http://www.ibishotel.com/</u></a> <dt> <dt> </dt>)
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MIMS Dermatology is pleased to present its second annual conference. The conference will explore your key issues around dermatology in primary care, and in particular provide practical advice and expertise in diagnosis and management of dermatological problems.Enjoy a unique combination of clinical sessions, case studies, interactive sessions and hands-on workshops to enable...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 2 May 2008 9:05:37 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 14 of 47
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A hypomorphic mouse model of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa reveals mechanisms of disease and response to fibroblast therapy
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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a severe skin fragility disorder associated with trauma-induced blistering, progressive soft tissue scarring, and increased risk of skin cancer. DEB is caused by mutations in type VII collagen. In this study, we describe the generation of a collagen VII hypomorphic mouse that serves as an...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 2 May 2008 7:14:58 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 15 of 47
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National knowledge week on skin cancer: 5-9 may 2008
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An update of the evidence on this topic produced by the NLH Cancer and Skin Disorders Specialist Libraries (Source: NLH)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 2 May 2008 12:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 16 of 47
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Does lip gloss invite cancer?
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Some dermatologists say shiny lip glosses may be inviting skin cancer. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Thu, 1 May 2008 3:18:41 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 17 of 47
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Economic evaluation of the us environmental protection agency's sunwise program: sun protection education for young children
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OBJECTIVE. The SunWise School Program is a school-based sun safety education program that was developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency and aims to teach children how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. The objectives of this study were to assess the health benefits of the SunWise School...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 18 of 47
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Uvb irradiation regulates cox-2 mrna stability through ampk and hur in human keratinocytes
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Considerable evidence has demonstrated that UVB irradiation is a strong carcinogen for nonmelanoma skin cancer. Up-regulation of cyclooxygenase -2 (Cox-2) has been shown to be a crucial event in human keratinocytes in their responses to UVB irradiation. To further understand the molecular mechanisms governing Cox-2 regulation, we found that UVB...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 19 of 47
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Phase 1 study of topical perillyl alcohol cream for chemoprevention of skin cancer.
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Related Articles Phase 1 study of topical perillyl alcohol cream for chemoprevention of skin cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2008 May-Jun;60(3):325-30 Authors: Stratton SP, Saboda KL, Myrdal PB, Gupta A, McKenzie NE, Brooks C, Salasche SJ, Warneke JA, Ranger-Moore J, Bozzo PD, Blanchard J, Einspahr JG, Dorr RT, Levine N, Alberts DS...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:10:28 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 20 of 47
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Lip balms and glosses may boost skin cancer risks
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Title: Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer RisksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/27/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/28/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 28 Apr 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 21 of 47
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Lip balms and glosses may raise skin cancer risk
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If you are a regular lip balm or lip gloss user you should perhaps bear in mind that there is a good chance your risk of developing skin cancer is greater, according to researcher, Dr. Christine Brown, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. The balms/glosses actually attract the ultraviolet rays. Not...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Sun, 27 Apr 2008 4:00:00 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 22 of 47
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An illness on the rise
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The different types of skin cancer explained (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:01:36 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 23 of 47
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Skin cancer epidemic as britons flock to the sun
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Doctors are campaigning for paler skin to become as fashionable - and safe - as it was in Victorian times. Jo Revill reports (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:01:34 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 24 of 47
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Doctor: shiny lip balms may increase risk of cancer
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Christine White of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas says glossy lip balms may attract ultraviolet sun rays, increasing the chance for getting skin cancer, HealthDay reports (Source: FOXNews.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Sat, 26 Apr 2008 6:57:51 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 25 of 47
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[transcription, chromatin, and epigenetics] melanocortin-1 receptor signaling markedly induces the expression of the nr4a nuclear receptor subgroup in melanocytic cells
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The melanocortin-1 receptor (MCIR) is a G-protein-coupled receptor expressed primarily in melanocytes and is known to play a pivotal role in the regulation of pigmentation in mammals. In humans MC1R has been found to be highly polymorphic with several functional variants associated with the phenotype of red hair color and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 26 of 47
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Gps blame nice guidance for skin cancer surgery waits
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The implementation of NICE guidance is preventing GPs from treating basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) in primary care. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Thu, 24 Apr 2008 9:44:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 27 of 47
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Complete skin examination with or without dermoscopy feasible for skin cancer screening
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Complete skin examination with dermoscopy takes longer to conduct vs complete skin examination alone in skin cancer screening, but clinicians should consider screening using either method. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 9:00:00 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 28 of 47
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Mcgregor fine after cancer scare
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Actor Ewan McGregor reveals he has the all clear after doctors diagnosed the star with skin cancer. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 3:51:45 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 29 of 47
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Melanoma on scalp, neck most deadly, study finds
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is much deadlier when it appears on the scalp or neck than somewhere else on the body, according to a study published on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:28:31 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 30 of 47
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Melanoma lurks in larger skin lesions
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Skin lesions that are about the size of a pencil eraser are more likely to be melanomas, a deadly form of skin cancer, than smaller moles, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers.In a new study published in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 31 of 47
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Most lethal melanomas are on scalp and neck
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People with scalp or neck melanomas die at nearly twice the rate of people with melanoma elsewhere on the body, including the face or ears, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found.The analysis of 51,704 melanoma cases in the U.S. confirms that survival rates differ...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 7:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 32 of 47
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Book and media reviews: skin cancer
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(Source: JAMA)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 33 of 47
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Melanin photosensitizes ultraviolet light (uvc) dna damage in pigmented cells
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Melanins, pigments of photoprotection and camouflage, are very photoreactive and can both absorb and emit active oxygen species. Nevertheless, black skinned individuals rarely develop skin cancer and melanin is assumed to act as a solar screen. Since DNA is the target for solar carcinogenesis, the effect of melanin on Ultraviolet (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 34 of 47
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326 cancer patients got wrong radiation dose due to math error
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Hundreds of skin cancer patients received the wrong dose of radiation over a three-year period due to a calculation error programmed into one of the radiation units at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. (Source: CBC | Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 8:36:41 pm
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Skin Cancer - news item 35 of 47
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Scalp, neck skin cancers most lethal
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A new study shows that where skin cancer starts on the body plays into how deadly it will be (Source: TIME: Top Science and Health Stories)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 5:35:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 36 of 47
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Therapy puts melanoma into remission
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The most serious form of skin cancer may have finally met its match. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 5:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 37 of 47
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Observation: suppression of melanoma-associated neoangiogenesis by bevacizumab
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Background Bevacizumab, a potent antibody against the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), has been shown to be effective for treatment of colorectal cancer. Recently, high effectiveness of bevacizumab in combination with paclitaxel has been reported in a single metastatic melanoma case. To our knowledge, we demonstrate for the first time...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 38 of 47
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Study: survival differences between patients with scalp or neck melanoma and those with melanoma of other sites in the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (seer) program
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Objective To compare the prognosis of patients with scalp or neck (scalp/neck) melanomas with that of patients with melanomas at other sites in a large, population-based national data set controlling for known prognostic factors. Design Retrospective cohort study using US cancer registries that constitute the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 39 of 47
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Study: time required for a complete skin examination with and without dermoscopy: a prospective, randomized multicenter study
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Objective To determine the time required to perform a complete skin examination (CSE) as a means of opportunistic screening for skin cancer both without and with dermoscopy. Design Randomized, prospective multicenter study. Setting Eight referral pigmented lesion clinics. Patients From June 2006 to January 2007, 1359 patients with at least...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 40 of 47
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Study: assessment of the optimal interval for and sensitivity of short-term sequential digital dermoscopy monitoring for the diagnosis of melanoma
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Objective To determine whether 6 weeks could replace 3 months for short-term sequential digital dermoscopy imaging (ST-SDDI) of suspicious melanocytic lesions and determine the proportion of melanomas missed. Design Consecutive lesions (n = 2602) undergoing ST-SDDI monitored from 1859 patients were included. Half of the patients underwent 6-week monitoring followed by 3-month...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 41 of 47
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Study: multiple levels of influence in the adoption of sun protection policies in elementary schools in massachusetts
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Objective To understand the factors that may influence sun protection policy development if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines are to be realized. Design Qualitative research methodology incorporating a socioecological framework using individual or small-group interviews, surveys, and environmental assessments with school superintendents, elementary school principals, elementary school...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 42 of 47
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Study: indoor tanning knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among young adults from 1988-2007
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Objective To compare knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about indoor tanning and sources of information among young adults in the summer of 1988, 1994, and 2007. Design Convenience survey of 100 Chicago, Illinois, beachgoers aged 18 to 30 years who were age- and sex-matched with Chicago-area residents who participated in random-digit–dialed...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 43 of 47
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Study: the diagnostic performance of expert dermoscopists vs a computer-vision system on small-diameter melanomas
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Objective To evaluate the performance of dermoscopists in diagnosing small pigmented skin lesions (diameter ≤ 6 mm) compared with an automatic multispectral computer-vision system. Design Blinded comparison study. Setting Dermatologic hospital-based clinics and private practice offices. Patients From a computerized skin imaging database of 990 small (≤ 6-mm) pigmented skin lesions, all...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 44 of 47
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Study: utility of lesion diameter in the clinical diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma
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Objective To determine the utility of the current diameter criterion of larger than 6 mm of the ABCDE acronym for the early diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma. Design Cohort study. Setting Dermatology hospital-based clinics and community practice offices. Patients A total of 1323 patients undergoing skin biopsies of 1657 pigmented lesions...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 45 of 47
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Study: lymphatic invasion identified by monoclonal antibody d2-40, younger age, and ulceration: predictors of sentinel lymph node involvement in primary cutaneous melanoma
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Objectives To assess whether lymphatic invasion identified by immunostaining with monoclonal antibody (Mab) D2-40 in primary cutaneous melanomas correlates with other clinicopathologic factors and to assess whether lymphatic invasion is a potential predictor of sentinel lymph node (SLN) status. Design Retrospective case-series study. Setting Academic referral center. Patients Ninety-six consecutive...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 46 of 47
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Government urged to spend more on skin cancer prevention
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Skin Care Campaign speaks out against government underspend on skin cancer care services across the UK (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 29 Feb 2008 8:50:15 am
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Skin Cancer - news item 47 of 47
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Uk children have europe’s highest skin cancer rates
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British parents are confused about the need to protect their children in the sun (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Skin Cancer Fri, 29 Feb 2008 8:50:15 am
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