Subscribe to this tag Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well
Health - April 21, 2009
Study finds chances of getting deadly skin cancer higher despite darker coloring
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Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas
Health - April 20, 2009
If you can't examine your own back, have a loved one take a look, study says
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Gene Screen Could Help Spot Melanoma
Health - March 31, 2009
Activity of key proteins separate cancer from benign mole, scientists say
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Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Health - March 25, 2009
Variation found in more than 40% of females under 50 raises odds almost 4-fold
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Gold Nanospheres Show Promise in 'Boiling' Out Cancer
Health - March 23, 2009
Smaller than dust flecks, new therapy 'cooks' bad cells while leaving healthy ones alone
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Freckles, Moles May Indicate Risk for Eye Cancer
Health - March 12, 2009
Factors that lead to skin cancer make uveal melanoma more likely, too, study finds
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Drug Could Make Melanoma More Vulnerable to Chemo
Health - March 6, 2009
Compound disabled protein fueling tumor growth, making therapy more effective
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Drugs From Vegetables May Target Melanoma Tumors
Health - March 5, 2009
Extracts of broccoli, cabbage block protein in disease spread, study says
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Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks
Health - February 27, 2009
They need to be more aware of the threats to themselves and relatives, study says
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Caffeine May Offer Some Skin Cancer Protection
Health - February 26, 2009
It might one day be used as an ingredient in sunscreen, researchers say
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Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression
Health - February 19, 2009
But certain heart drugs may help counter the effect, researchers say
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Skin Woes Take Toll on U.S. Combat Troops
Health - February 17, 2009
Rashes, hives, other problems exacerbated by wartime conditions, researchers say
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Family History of Melanoma Doubles Parkinson's Risk
Health - February 16, 2009
Linkage between the two might be genetic, researchers say
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Childhood Beach Vacations May Boost Melanoma Risk
Health - February 3, 2009
Each seaside stay increased skin moles by 5%, study found
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Samuel Broder: Preventing Skin Cancer
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Samuel Broder, M.D.
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Health - January 26, 2009
How to safeguard yourself against malignant melanoma.
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Acne Cream Not Linked to Raised Death Risk
Health - January 23, 2009
Analysis of VA study that was halted early says retinoid tretinoin not the culprit
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Melanoma Rates on the Rise in U.S.
Health - January 8, 2009
Increase could indicate an epidemic of skin cancer, researchers suggest
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Laws Governing Indoor Tanning by Teens Don't Work
Health - December 8, 2008
Study says lax enforcement probably to blame; experts cite risk of skin cancer
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Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
Health - November 17, 2008
The most vulnerable use the least sunscreen, have greatest desire to tan
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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Health - November 12, 2008
Fair skin and other things that can increase your risk
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T-Cell Infusion Therapy Boosts Melanoma Survival
Health - October 22, 2008
Strategy caused tumor regression, relapse-free outcomes in about half of patients treated
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Education Helps Women Make Safer Tanning Choices
Health - October 20, 2008
Instructional booklet altered attitudes about indoor salons
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Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk
Health - October 10, 2008
1 in 6 likely to develop some form of disease by 20 years after operation, study says
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Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
Health - September 29, 2008
Finding could lead to therapeutic applications for tumor progression in other cancers
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No Tan Is a Safe Tan
Health - September 18, 2008
Trio of studies finds UV rays from tanning beds no better than sun itself
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