Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Roundup 03/09/2013


A collection of links to articles relevant to Melanoma and Skin Cancer.


Men more likely to lose battle with skin cancer

MEN are 70% more likely to die from malignant melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer - than women, according to new figures. - Cancer Research UK



Red hair gene 'linked to melanoma'

It was always known that fair-skinned red-heads are at greater risk of melanoma, which claims more than 2,000 lives a year in the UK. - US Researchers (Harvard Medical School)



Sun rays in the UK responsible for most recent sunburn cases

Thanks to an unwillingness to apply sun cream in the UK, rays from the British Isles have been responsible for more than a third of most recent sunburn cases.

Source: Female First


Tumour tablet new hope for cancer patients: Daily pill could shrink facial growths

A daily pill could offer new hope to patients with a disfiguring form of skin cancer.

Source: Daily Mail


Ashley Roberts reveals tanning regrets

The blonde star strongly advises people to stay safe in warm temperatures.

“Yes, I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and my mom would put baby oil all over her for hours – she ended up having to have skin cancer removed from her face,” she shared.



Manchester agency provides creative for sunbed awareness campaign

Advertising and brand agency, we are air, is providing creative and copywriting support for a new anti-sunbed campaign launched by Liverpool council, with support from Cancer Research UK, the NHS and self tanning brand, St Moriz.



Skin cancer hidden under tattoos

Malignant melanoma may develop on a preexisting nevus within a tattoo that is being removed with laser therapy, according to a case report published in JAMA Dermatology.

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