The latest skin cancer and melanoma news
Sweden: Higher risk of death from skin cancer among single men
Single Swedish men who live alone less likely to survive malignant skin melanoma, according to…
Browsing: Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Sunburns strike twice: Skin inflammation following UV irradiation promotes cancer cell spread along blood vessels
Source: MedicalXpress. Melanoma is particularly dangerous because it can form metastases in vital organs such…
Thousands to benefit as new medicines added to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Source: ABC News A number of new medicines to treat cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and…
Queensland solarium ban will save lives, Cancer Council says
Source: The Guardian, Australian Edition & AAP Ban will come into force at the end…
Melanoma Patients Living for up to 10 Years After Ipilimumab
Source: Medscape.com – ZOSIA CHUSTECKA RESEARCH presented at the European Cancer Congress 2013 confirms dramatic effectiveness…
Patients urge subsidy for cancer drugs
Source: The West Australian Melanoma patients have urged the Federal Government to add two drugs…
Wide role for new drug targeting skin cancer gene
A DRUG TREATMENT that successfully targets a gene involved in skin cancer has been tested…
Aspirin cuts skin cancer in women by up to 30%
WOMEN who take aspirin could reduce their risk of one of Australia’s deadliest cancers by…