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- Sunscreen Use in Childhood Prevents Malignant Melanoma in Adulthood
Research conducted at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, published in the latest issue of the scientific journal Pigment Cell and Melanoma, has established unequivocally in a natural animal model that the incidence of malignant melanoma in adulthood can be dramatically reduced by the consistent use of sunscreen in infancy and childhood.
Source: Skininc
- Melanoma is now fifth most common cancer in England
Malignant melanoma is now the fifth most common cancer in England, according to cancer registration statistics from the Office of National Statistics.
Source: On Medica
- CNIO researchers identify over 40 genes that predict aggressiveness of melanoma
The results of the study could help to determine the development of metastasis in patients suffering from the disease
Source: News Medical
- Sunburn scare: A third of Brits ignore skin cancer warnings to soak up rays
DESPITE knowing about the dangers of too much UV radiation, UK sun-worshippers are still getting burnt on home turf, says a cancer charity
Source: Express
- Men who work outside urged to cover up to help beat skin cancer
Council chiefs are encouraging men who work outdoors to protect themselves from skin cancer.
Source: Liverpool Echo
- GP fronts skin cancer awareness campaign
Dr Adrian Burt appears on adverts urging people with unusual changes in their skin to visit their GP, as part of a six-week pilot that began on 16 June.
Source: GP Online
- The 10 Most Common Sunscreen Slip-Ups
Despite everything we know about the risks of sun exposure, skin cancer is still on the rise -- big time. In fact, in the last 35 years, rates of deadly melanoma have tripled. And those applying sunscreen are not immune. Improper application or the wrong product can render sunscreen virtually useless. Avoid these common culprits and get the most out of your SPF for risk-free fun in the sun!
Source: Huffington Post
- Prison guards offered inmates sunscreen as they basked on jail roof
Two prisoners who climbed on to a jail's roof in hot weather were offered sunscreen by staff.
Source: Telegraph
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