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The latest Melanoma News & Skin Cancer News articles published daily. Includes news on both types of skin cancer - malignant melanoma (a tumor of melanocytes) and non-melanoma (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma). Melanoma can also occasionally develop in the eyes (uveal melanoma), the respiratory passage, intestines and brain.

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Laser Therapy Can Aggravate Skin Cancer

20 November 2009

High irradiances of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) should not be used over melanomas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory 'cold laser', finding that it...
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Regulate Sunbeds Say Doctors, British Medical Association Northern Ireland

20 November 2009

The BMA in Northern Ireland welcomed the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey's consultation into the regulation of the sunbed industry in Northern Ireland. Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the BMA's Northern Ireland Council...
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Scientists Find 'sibling' Cancer Genes Work Together To Fight Skin Cancer

17 November 2009

Cancer Research UK scientists have shown, for the first time, how two genes from the same 'family' can interact with each other to stop cancer in its tracks - according to new findings published in Molecular Cell*...
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Melanoma / Skin Cancer News Articles Archive - Page 1

15 November 2009

More Than 250,000 Children Sizzle On Sunbeds Risking Skin Cancer In Later Life, UK

HPA Advice On The Use Of Sunbeds

10 November 2009

Hundreds Of Genes Distinguish Patients Likely To Survive Advanced Melanoma

08 November 2009

ABRAXANE(R) Receives Orphan Drug Status For The Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer And Stage IIB-IV Melanoma

03 November 2009

BioVex Announces Publication Of Phase 2 Melanoma Results With OncoVEX (GM-CSF) In The Journal Of Clinical Oncology

Radiation After Surgery Reduces Chance Of Melanoma Returning

02 November 2009

Studies Show Early Promise Of MannKind's Cancer Immunotherapy Program In Melanoma, Prostate Cancer And Other Solid Malignancies

Genta Announces Top-Line Results Of AGENDA Phase 3 Trial Of Genasense(R) In Patients With Advanced Melanoma

Following Kidney Transport, Switching Immunosuppressants Reduces Cancer Risk

31 October 2009

U.S. Food And Drug Administration Issues Complete Response Letter Regarding PEGINTRON(R) For Malignant Melanoma

27 October 2009

Possible Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment And Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

21 October 2009

Moving Closer To Melanoma Treatment Options

Resident Physicians Seldom Trained In Skin Cancer Examination

20 October 2009

Targeted Melanoma Treatment Moves Step Closer After Scientists Synthesize Natural Compound

14 October 2009

Synta Pharmaceuticals Announces Updated Elesclomol SYMMETRYSM Data Presented At Melanoma XIII

09 October 2009

Genetic Testing Guidelines For Melanoma Are Developed

08 October 2009

Smaller Surgical Margins Safe For Many Skin Cancer Patients

07 October 2009

Health Alert: Dermatologists Warn Farmers To Pay Special Attention To Suspicious Moles

06 October 2009

PEGINTRON(R) Receives A Recommendation For Approval From FDA Advisory Committee For A New Application In Melanoma

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval Of PEGINTRON(R) For The Adjuvant Treatment Of Stage III Malignant Melanoma

01 October 2009

A Potential New Imaging Agent For Early Diagnosis Of Most Serious Skin Cancer

Plexxikon Announces First Patient Dosed In First Of Two Pivotal Trials Of PLX4032 For Metastatic Melanoma

25 September 2009

Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Announces Start Of Enrolment In U.S. Phase 2 Melanoma Cancer Clinical Trial

Rapid Shrinking Of Tumors Seen In Trial Of New Treatment For Advanced Melanoma

24 September 2009

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Associated With Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Ultrasound Can Predict Tumor Burden And Survival In Melanoma Patients

23 September 2009

Plexxikon Announces Encouraging Data From Phase 1 Extension Study Of PLX4032 Showing Objective Responses In Metastatic Melanoma Patients

22 September 2009

Provectus Completes Treatment Of All Patients In Phase 2 Trial Of PV-10 For Metastatic Melanoma

Vitamin D Helps Improve Survival From Bowel And Skin Cancer

10 September 2009

New Role Of Vitamin C In Skin Protection Revealed By Study

09 September 2009

Pancreatic Tumor Rejection Can Be Induced By Autoimmune Response

07 September 2009

Malignant Signature Identifies Possible Response To Therapy

03 September 2009

Scottsdale Healthcare-TGen Clinical Trial Results Signal Advances Against Skin Cancer

01 September 2009

NIH Study Reveals New Genetic Culprit In Deadly Skin Cancer

Half Of Sunburn Cases Happen At Home In The UK

Sequencing Work Points To New Target For Melanoma Treatment

31 August 2009

Immune Defect Is Key To Skin Aging

29 August 2009

Predicting Cancer Prognosis

25 August 2009

Sensitivity Of Melanoma Cells To Chemotherapy, Melanosome Dynamics

24 August 2009

Primary Cilia Activity May Mediate Some Skin Cancer

17 August 2009

Antioxidants Not Associated With Increased Melanoma Risk

Dermatologist Skin Examinations Detect More, Thinner Skin Cancers Than Patients Identify Themselves

12 August 2009

Study Identifies Risk Factors For Transformation Of Eye Growths Into Melanoma

Budesonide Is Not Beneficial For The Treatment Of Diarrhea In Metastatic Melanoma Patients

Study Into Search-And-Destroy Antigen For Deadly Skin Cancer Launched By UT Southwestern Researchers

08 August 2009

Key To Strengthening Immune Response To Chronic Infection Discovered By Wistar Scientists

07 August 2009

Researchers Identify Itch-specific Neurons In Mice, Hope For Better Treatments

$1 Million Grant To RI Hospital M.D. For Primary Care Melanoma Screening Training Program

06 August 2009

Sensitizing Tumor Response To Cancer Therapy

Despite Repeat Warnings, Skin Cancer Continues To Rise Among Women

05 August 2009

Viral Mimic Induces Melanoma Cells To Digest Themselves

04 August 2009

Researchers Identify New Method To Selectively Kill Metastatic Melanoma Cells

01 August 2009

Virus Linked To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer

30 July 2009

American Academy Of Dermatology Commends Reclassification Of Tanning Beds As Carcinogenic

29 July 2009

Cancer Vaccines Led To Long-Term Survival For Patients With Metastatic Melanoma, Study Shows

Sunscreen On Your Feet? Doctors Urge Sunscreen Use And Exams To Prevent Skin Cancer On Feet

Sunbeds And UV Classed As Definitely Cancer-Causing

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