The latest skin cancer and melanoma news
New genetic mutation identified in melanoma cancer cells
There is strong evidence that the protein complex APC/C may function as a tumour suppressor…
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Drug for fungal infections in lung transplant recipients increases risk for cancer
Voriconazole, a prescription drug commonly used to treat fungal infections in lung transplant recipients, significantly…
New combination treatment effective against melanoma skin
In findings never before seen in melanoma, a novel combination therapy was found to be…
Survival three times higher when cancer is diagnosed early
Survival for some of the most common types of cancer is more than three times…
Scientists identify key genetic factor that keeps moles from turning into melanoma
Moles are benign tumours found on the skin of almost every adult. Scientists have known…
Skin cancer survival rates higher for females than males, says Cancer Council
By Rosie Brennan – Courier-Mail. Women who have had children are more likely to beat…
‘Major player’ in skin cancer genes identified
A multidisciplinary team at Yale, led by Yale Cancer Center members, has defined a subgroup…
How cancer abducts your immune cells – and what we can do about it
Thomas Caspari, Bangor University. Cancer cells play it dirty to get what they want. They…
‘Revolutionary’ melanoma drug worth $150,000 a year listed on PBS
The ABC. Patients with advanced skin cancer will soon have affordable access to a promising…
Parkinson’s disease appears associated with many cancers in Taiwan
Parkinson disease (PD) appeared associated with 16 types of cancer in a study in Taiwan,…