Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance
The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, could be…
Browsing: skin cancer
Yale study finds ‘hyperhotspots’ that could predict skin cancer risk
New research by Yale University scientists reports the discovery of “hyperhotspots” in the human genome,…
Bariatric surgery linked to reduced risk for skin cancer
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer,…
Topical immunotherapy keeps skin cancer risk at bay
A combination of two topical creams already shown to clear precancerous skin lesions from sun-damaged…
Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer
Between your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how do…
Skin cancer can spread in mice by hijacking the immune system
Scientists have uncovered molecules released by invasive skin cancer that reprogram healthy immune cells to…
Cutting the legs off cancer
Melanoma skin cancer tumors grow larger and are more likely to metastasize due to interactions…
Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men: study
Skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates…
How melanoma evades targeted therapies
Melanoma is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. Many patients develop metastatic disease…
Viruses show new promise in treating cancer
Viruses have shown renewed promise in the treatment of cancer, after new research has shown…