Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Roundup 16/09/2013

Sons of Burns on 'Tour for Tommy' *

TOMMY Burns's two sons have teamed up with two former Celtic heroes to embark on a charity cycle ride which will visit every Scottish premiership ground.

Source: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/sons-of-burns-on-tour-for-tommy.22130212

MASScot would like to clarify that money raised from Tour for Tommy will go towards one mobile drop in unit.

Adams pride as Staggies launch Tour for Tommy

Ross County manager Derek Adams yesterday spoke of his family’s pride at marking the starting post for a unique charity cycle ride in memory of former Celtic player and manager Tommy Burns.

Source: http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3389959

Bride's nail blemish turns out to be rare melanoma

A RARE melanoma may have claimed the tip of her finger but it won't take away Samantha Holder's smile as she walks down the aisle on her wedding day.

Source: http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/chance-visit-gives-bride-a-new-lease-of-life/2018766/

T-rays offer potential for earlier diagnosis of melanoma

The technology that peeks underneath clothing at airport security screening check points has great potential for looking underneath human skin to diagnose cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages, a scientist said here today.

Source: http://phys.org/news/2013-09-t-rays-potential-earlier-diagnosis-melanoma.html#jCp

Variations in Melanoma Treatment May Affect Outcomes in Elderly

Older patients with melanoma were diagnosed with thicker melanomas, and experienced longer time to excision and a higher frequency of insufficient excision margins compared with their younger counterparts in a multicenter study in France.

Source: http://www.cancernetwork.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/content/article/10165/2157603

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Roundup 10/09/13

This weeks round up of melanoma and skin cancer related news:

Implant to combat malignant melanoma trialed in humans

AN VACCINE implant which will treat the deadliest form of skin cancer is to be tested in humans for the first time.

Source: Scotsman

Severity of sleep apnoea predicts aggressiveness of melanoma

The severity of sleep apnoea can independently predict the aggressiveness of malignant skin melanoma, according to a new study.

Source: Eurekalert

The paper and pencil cure for skin cancer: Surgery has 99 per cent success rate and less scarring than other treatments

There is an ever-widening variety of treatments for skin cancers – from lasers and light therapy, to creams, radiation and freezing. 

But one that is still proving most effective, according to experts, is also the most old-fashioned – and involves ‘mapping’ the tumours using a paper and pencil.

Source:Daily Mail

 Broccoli could be 'sunscreen against skin cancer'

There are numerous studies that suggest eating vegetables can provide certain health benefits. Now researchers say that broccoli may help to combat skin cancer, not by eating it, but by applying it directly to the skin.

Source: Medical News Today

GSK cancer vaccine disappoints in melanoma trial

An experimental cancer vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline failed to help melanoma patients in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing a blow to the high-risk, high-reward project.

Source: Yahoo News

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

Source: Herald Scotland

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)

Source: Herald Scotland 

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.

Source: Daily Telegraph

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.

Source: Manchester Evening News

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.

Source: Clinical Advisor

Volunteer at the City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show 2013

Melanoma Action and Support Scotland will be in attendance at the City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show 2013.

The Cattle Show is taking place on Saturday the 14th of September and MASScot is inviting you to come along and join in the fun as a volunteer. Taking place at Pollok Country Park from 10am until 4pm, there will be a whole host of activities on offer for people of all ages. 

Why should I volunteer with MASScot?

· Feel valued and part of a team

· Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle

· Gain confidence and self-esteem

· Enhance your CV

· Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience

· Developing existing skills and knowledge

· Improve your employment prospects

· Meeting new people and making new friends

· A chance to socialise

MASScot needs people on hand to help out with facepainting, bucket shaking and distributing advice on general sun safety. MASScot will pay travel and lunch expenses.

If you would like to help out MASScot get in touch at leigh@masscot.org.uk media@masscot.org.uk or phone us on 0773 823 1260

This is the 10th staging of the show at Pollok Country Park breeders will be showing their cattle in 12 classes in what should be the one of biggest show of highlanders in Britain if not the world.

The judge for the day is Mr Robert Phillip: a well respected highland cattle judge of international standing, very knowledgeable of the highland cattle breed.

The cattle will be judged according to age and sex. The judge will select his Female, Male and Junior Champions and then his overall Supreme Champion animal. It is likely that the Championship will be judged some time after 3.00pm with the Grand Parade of winning cattle the final event on the show field.

The event will open at 10am with the Highland Cattle judging starting at 11am

In addition to the Highland Cattle there will be lots going on

At the Events arena opening at 11am -

the world famous sheepdog and duck display team The Drakes of Hazard
Falconry flying displays with the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre
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Children's Entertainment 11am - 3pm with Uncle Billy, clown, balloon modelling and face painting

See the Farrier fitting the Clydesdale with new shoes

Fresh Food Market & Craft Stalls

Glasgow's Buzzing with the Countryside Rangers

Fancy Pigeons

Children's Rides & Inflatable

Come along and meet 'Big Calder' the inflated highland gentleman he'll be around in the afternoon!

Lots for everyone to see and do - an event not to be missed!

Skin Cancer & Men

A recent Cancer Research UK study has revealed that more men are dying from Skin Cancer than women. Despite the numbers of men diagnosed with melanoma or any other Skin Cancer being relatively the same as the amount of women diagnosed, the study reveals that much more men are dying from the disease.

Male incidence rates are now more than five times higher than they were 30 years ago - rising from 2.7 per 100,000 to 17.2 per 100,000.

Skin Cancer is a preventable disease and by taking the necessary precautions whilst you are out in the sun and avoiding UV Sunbeds you will be considerably more safe from the dangers of melanoma and skin cancer.

Men can be hesitant in going to their Doctor or GP but MASScot advises having any mole checked out if you are in any way suspicious.

Men can often develop the cancer on their back rather than arms and legs which may make it more difficult for them to spot. So make sure you have someone check your back just in case!

For more information on Melanoma and Skin Cancer visit MASScot's website: click here.

To read more on Cancer Research UK's findings click on the link below for a more detailed explanation. 


Source: Cancer Research UK

The Glasgow Show

MASScot at the Glasgow Show

Melanoma Action and Support Scotland had a fantastic day out at the Glasgow Show which took place over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of July. 

The weather was great and MASScot was out in force to educated those about the dangers of the sun on a scorching Glasgow weekend.

The Glasgow Show involved live music, extreme sports, dance performances, street theatre, countryside activities, children's funfair rides and a main arena filled with international acts.

Whilst at the show MASScot dispensed free sunscreen, provided information on suncream and preventing skin cancer to literally hundreds of people who were all in attendance.

Leigh, Stefanie and Aileen also sold sun hats and took over £200 to boost Melanoma Action and Support Scotland's funds.

MASScot is indebted to Dougie of Radio Clyde for reminding the crowd to go and top up their sun protection time and time again, which was taken up by many people who had come unprepared for the sun. 

MASScot was delighted to be told by the show Events Manager that they will be refunding our fee. Thank you Glasgow City Council for a superb two days. Another thanks must go to the Royal Signals for coming round and making our day. The most fun we have had spreading on sun cream ever.

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Roundup 05/08/2013

A collection of links from the past few weeks. I've been away on Holiday so I thought instead of missing out on the bits and pieces from the last few weeks I'd just put them all into one round up.


Thunderstorms, hail and even floods to shatter Britain's dry spell - Quote from MASScot Chair Leigh Smith MBE in article. 

• After much of the UK basked in temperatures of at least 28C since July 6, the country is currently experiencing a cooler weekend for the first time in a fortnight, bringing temporary relief from the heat before storms hit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Source: Telegraph

Parents who let their children get badly sunburned should be referred to social services for neglect, say campaigners - Quote from MASScot Chair Leigh Smith MBE in article.

• Children who get badly sunburned should be referred to social services, say campaigners. They insist parents are guilty of ‘neglect’ if they allow their children to get so severely burned they need hospital treatment. Skin cancer and burns charities say that in cases where health staff have concerns they should report the child’s condition to social workers.

Source: Daily Mail


Scottish skin cancer survival rates at all-time high

• Eight out of 10 men and nine out of 10 women diagnosed with the most dangerous form of skin cancer will now survive the disease, according to a new report.

Source: BBC


Scots scientist says skin cancer vaccine coming

• The leading Scottish doctor who created a jab to prevent cervical cancer says a vaccine to stop people getting skin cancer is now on the horizon. Professor Ian Frazer is involved in research to find viruses that could play a role in the development of skin cancers and said the vaccine could be available in ten years.

Source: Scotsman