Melanoma and Skin Cancer News Round Up: 22/07/14

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• GSK's melanoma study stopped early on survival boost

GlaxoSmithKline has stopped a Phase III study of its combination therapy for advanced cutaneous melanoma ahead of schedule after it showed a significant survival benefit.

Source: Pharmatimes

• Research continues on topical cream that could tan skin, prevent melanoma

In 2006, UC researchers were given $1 million from the National Cancer Institute to develop a topical treatment that would not only make skin tan but would also work to both block harmful ultraviolet rays (UV) and repair damage caused by sun exposure, which could lead to skin cancer.

Source: MedicalXpress

• Roche reports positive data from new melanoma drug trial

Roche has announced that its investigational MEK inhibitor cobimetinib has shown efficacy in the treatment of advanced melanoma in a new clinical trial.

Source: Zenopa

• The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will help protect you against skin cancer, allegedly.

Just when we thought manufacturers were running out of steam for different types of sensors to cram into their fancy new smartphones, Samsung has managed to take us completely by surprise.

Certainly never one to be afraid of taking a risk or thinking outside the box, Samsung has made a few questionable decisions in its past, but this one seems like a genuinely good idea. According to reported leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could come with an in-built UV sensor.

Source: What Mobile

• Skin cancer victim's final artwork on display

A painting with a difference has gone on public display.

The picture of a bridge in Japan was the last work by Alex Hood before she died from skin cancer six years ago today.

Source: Daily Record

• Tint Shop Offers Free Window Tint for Skin Cancer Patients

A tint shop owner in the Inland Empire area of California is doing his best to make life easier for people with skin cancer.

Arturo Ceballos, owner of Tint City and Black Diamond Wheels and Tint, is offering anyone diagnosed with melanoma or other skin cancers a complete auto window tint, typically a $150 job, for no cost.

http://www.windowfilmmag.com/2014/07/tint-shop-offers-free-window-tint-for-skin-cancer-patients/

• A quarter of teenagers will risk skin cancer to get a tan

A QUARTER of teenagers would get sunburnt for a tan even if they knew someone with skin cancer, alarming research revealed yesterday.

Source: Express

• The Justin Bieber skin cancer effect: Teen craze copying singer's fringe could reduce risk of melanoma, experts say

Pop superstar Justin Bieber may be helping to drive down skin cancer rates – thanks to one of his famous haircuts.

The Baby singer, who has an army of millions of young fans across the globe, sported a large fringe over his forehead in his teens.

Research has found that youngsters with similar hairdos tended to have paler skin and fewer freckles on their foreheads.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2687515/The-Justin-Bieber-skin-cancer-effect-Teen-craze-copying-singers-fringe-reduce-risk-melanoma-experts-say.html#ixzz38BpJGTKR

• Sarah Harding: My skin cancer scare changed me

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding reveals how finding a mole on her leg in 2012 led her to re-evaluate her life

Source: Now Magazine

• Daisy, the dog who's sniffed out over 500 cases of cancer: She even saved the woman whose research revealed her uncanny skill

Claire's work with dogs was inspired by meeting Gillian Lacey, editor of the magazine published by the charity Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Gillian's dalmatian Trudii helped diagnose her skin cancer. The dog became agitated about a mole that appeared on Gillian's right leg while on holiday when she was 19.

As Gillian, now 55, recalls: 'I hadn't given it a second thought, but Trudii was really disturbed by it - she kept sniffing it, then licking and nibbling it. Her strange behaviour - directed only at me - continued for eight months.'

The dog's behaviour persuaded Gillian to go to the GP.

Daisy has detected more than 551 cases of cancer with a diagnostic accuracy of 93 per cent

'When I told him the dog had sniffed out this mole, he said it was amazing what dogs can sense, but he didn't think my mole looked sinister.'

Even so he removed the mole under a local anaesthetic and two weeks later she was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma, which claims  more than 2,000 lives in the UK every year. Gillian had surgery to remove an area of flesh 4in by 3in in size.

Source: Daily Mail

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Round Up: 04/07/2014

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• Terminal melanoma patient calls for a sunbed ban in the UK

A melanoma patient has funded a hard hitting video to help in the fight against melanoma and skin cancer as they call for a UK wide ban on sunbeds. Four people talk about the traumatic effect melanoma has had on their lives.

Source: Derby Telegraph 

• According to a New Study, Sunscreen Doesn't Fully Prevent Melanoma. 3 Additional Things You Must Do

Glamour lists three additional methods of sun protection after a recent study showed that you need more than just sunscreen to ensure you're protected in the sun.

Source: Glamour 

• Surgical treatment improves survival for metastatic melanoma patients whose disease is limited to the liver

Surgical resection markedly improves survival among metastatic melanoma patients whose disease is isolated to a few areas in the liver, according to new study findings published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. These results mark a departure for melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, that is most often considered fatal once it has spread to the liver and then, not amenable to surgical treatment.

Source: News Medical

• Should You Worry About That Mole? Here's How To Tell

The business insider goes with a story about skin cancer and the US and how to make yourself aware of the risks and symptoms.

Source: Business Insider

• Playing with fire - Lurking danger of summer sun

An article foucsing on melanoma and skin cancer stats and prevention in the UK. The Shropshire star dispelles some common skin cancer myths at it attempts to educate the general public about the importance of sun protection and early detection.

Source: Shropshire Star 

• Fear of Developing Skin Cancer Induces People to Use Sunscreen Lotions More Often, Study

A new study has found that a fear of developing skin cancer has made people become more vigilant in their application of sunscreen. The study comes from the University of Buffalo in the United States.

Source: University Herald

• Outdoor workers urged to protect themselves from skin cancer

The local Gov site covers a new initiative launched in Liverpool which encourages outdoor works to protect thier skin from the sun whent he UV index is high.

Source: Local Gov

• How worrying can protect skin cancer

Information about the statistical likelihood of developing skin cancer is less likely to get people to wear sunscreen than fear and worry, report researchers.

Source: Futurity 

• UK skin cancers set to rise and go on rising says leading dermatologist

This week research released from P20 sun protection has shown that 38 per cent of us are unlikely to wear any form of sun protection while exposed to the sun in UK.

Source: The Information Daily