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