Melanoma and Skin Cancer News Round Up: 01/08/14

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• Piggybacking cells hold clue to cancer growth – and treatment for melanoma

Discovery of how fast growing tumour cells hitch ride on invasive cells could help create a new drug to tackle skin cancer

Source: The Guardian

• Melanoma diagnosed decades later often linked to childhood sun damage

Damage caused by ultraviolet rays during childhood – both indoors and outdoors – elevates the risk for developing melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, during adulthood.

Source: Spokesman

• 10 Things You Didn't Know Were Happening While You Were Lying out

So, what is actually happening when you sit in the sun? Dr. Day tells Cosmopolitan.com

Source: Cosmopolitan

• Health experts warn sunburn in young children can put them at risk of skin cancer later in life

VIVIENNE Wilson, lead nurse at the Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre, warned that parents need to be aware of the hidden dangers of overexposure to harmful rays.

Source: Daily Record

• NICE backs 2 new cancer treatments

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance recommending a new prostate cancer drug and extending the use of another for skin cancer

Source: WedMD

• Prickly, itchy skin lesions could spell skin cancer

Painful or itchy skin lesions could be a warning sign of skin cancer, researchers report.

Source: Healthy 24

• 'Tanned skin is damaged skin': Surgeon general warns sun-loving Americans after 200% spike indeadly melanoma

The acting U.S. surgeon general warned in a report released Tuesday that cites an alarming 200 per cent jump in deadly melanoma cases since 1973. The report blames a generation of sun worshiping for the $8billion spent to treat all forms of skin cancer each year.

Source: Daily Mail 

• Parents don't protect themselves from skin cancer because they're prioritising their children's skin

A YouGov survey found that 92% of adults make sure their children are protected from the sun before their own. 80% of parents also admit to getting sunburned in the UK- increasing their risk of skin cancer.

Source: Health Canal

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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

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Round Up: 30/06/2014

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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

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Round Up: 23/06/2014

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• Liver cancer and malignant melanoma rates rise sharply in England

The ONS study found that malignant melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, has increased by 78% among men and 48% among women between 2003 and 2012.

Source: The Guardian

• Sunscreen Usage In Childhood Decreases Melanoma Risk In Adulthood

Using sunscreen as early as in childhood can reduce the risk of melanoma in adulthood, a new study finds.

Source: HNGN

• Drug shows promise for the first time against metastatic melanoma of the eye

For the first time, a therapy has been found that can delay progression of metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare and deadly form of melanoma of the eye.

Source: Medical Xpress

• Indoor Tanning Linked with Skin Cancer Before Age 50

People who use tanning beds and other indoor tanning devices may be at increased risk of developing certain types of skin cancer early in life, a new study suggests.

Source: Yahoo News

• Plymouth man dying of skin cancer after mole was left for nine months to avoid a scar

WHEN doctors told Jordi Akhurst a mole on his back was nothing to worry about, he had no idea less than five years later he would have more than 50 tumours and be battling terminal cancer.

Source: Plymouth Herald

• We still aren't taking skin cancer seriously

We've been enjoying rare sunshine in the north this week but it seems many of us are still burying our heads in the sand about the risk of skin cancer.

Source: Irish News

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Round Up: 13/06/2014

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• Sunscreen alone shouldn’t be relied on alone to prevent malignant melanoma.

A new UK study published in ‘Nature’ Journal revealed more about how UV light induces cancer in skin cells. The research which was conducted by University of Manchester Scientists investigates the effects of UV light on the skin of mice at risk of melanoma.

This allowed them to examine the effects of sunscreen in blocking the disease and highlighting the fact that sunscreen alone shouldn’t be relied on to prevent skin cancer.

Source: BBC

• Regression of Melanoma Not Linked to Sentinel Node Positivity

The presence of regression in melanomas with a Breslow thickness greater than 0.75 mm does not appear to be linked to a higher likelihood of sentinel node involvement, according to the results of a retrospective study published in JAMA Dermatology.

Source: Cancer Network

• Acral melanoma tumors may require more aggressive surgical treatment

Acral melanoma was found to have higher recurrence and lower survival rates than other types of melanoma and may require more aggressive surgical intervention, according to researchers.

Source: Healio

• Ipilimumab in advanced melanoma: Added benefit for non-pretreated patients not proven

In early 2014, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) assessed the added benefit of ipilimumab in non-pretreated patients with advanced melanoma. The drug manufacturer claimed a noticeable increase in survival time and thus an added benefit versus dacarbazine, the appropriate comparator therapy specified by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). However, the indirect comparison conducted by the company was too uncertain, and the postulated effect was biased in favour of ipilimumab. Hence an added benefit was not proven.

Source: Medical Xpress

• 3D melanoma model shows how tumour cells spread

Growth states of cancer cells can now be visualised in real time, thanks to a new 3D model of a melanoma tumour developed by researchers at the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute.

Source: The Conversation

• Skin cancer drug that can extend patient's life is recommended for use on NHS

New final draft guidance from the NHS watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended ipilimumab should be available as a first treatment for patients with advanced and inoperable melanoma.

Source: Telegraph

• Beauty Students Champions Skin Cancer Awareness

BEAUTY students at a city campus have been helping their fellow students and staff learn to look after their skin. The students, aged between 16 and 20, ran a skin cancer awareness event at City College Plymouth’s Kings Road campus on June 4.

Source: Plymouth Herald

•     Skin cancer survivor: People 'underestimate the sun'

Most people "underestimate the sun" and the irrevocable damage it can do to skin, a 21-year-old skin cancer survivor warned Good Morning Britain.

Source: ITV

• Underage sunbed use - we see the damage

Megan Worrall from Liverpool started using sunbeds when she was 13 and developed skin cancer aged 19. She is currently in remission, and wants to warn other youngsters of the risk. She is joined by our resident GP, Dr Chris Steele who has also suffered from skin cancer. (VIDEO)

Source: This Morning

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Round Up: 06/06/2014

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•  Dundee United striker Jordan Moore raises awareness for skin cancer after youngster battles to overcome deadly disease

For young striker Jordan Moore, when the diagnosis finally arrived, it was brutal and unexpected.

Despite having lingering doubts about a mole on his cheek, the-then 19-year-old had been told by no less than four medical professionals that there was nothing to worry about. Even when Moore finally convinced his doctor to arrange a biopsy, the information given out as he waited on his results was that there was a nine in ten chance that everything was fine.

So when the Dundee United striker, who was on loan at Dunfermline at the time, learned in January, a month before turning 20, that he had melanoma skin cancer, it was news that would have shaken a far older man to his very core.

Source: Daily Mail

• Record View: New hope in fight to beat skin cancer

WITH malignant melanoma now the fifth most common cancer in Scotland, RECORD VIEW reckons Pembrolizumab could be a landmark discovery in the fight to beat the disease.

Source: Daily Record

• Skin cancer trial results 'exciting'The results of two international trials against advanced skin cancer have been hailed as "exciting and striking".

Both treatments, for advanced melanoma, are designed to enable the immune system to recognise and target tumours.

Source: BBC

• New insight into drug resistance in metastatic melanoma

A study by scientists in Manchester has shown how melanoma drugs can cause the cancer to progress once a patient has stopped responding to treatment.

Source: University of Manchester
 

• Teenage Sunburns Raise Melanoma Risk

The risk of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer may be closely tied to sun exposure in youth, a new study suggests.

Source: NY Times

• Dying for a tan: Man, 32, diagnosed with terminal skin cancer after spending £7,000 on sunbed sessions over eight years

A 32-year-old who spent £7,000 on sunbed sessions has been told he is dying of cancer because of his tanning addiction.

Damien Platt was so keen to look tanned he used sunbeds up to 200 times a year - four times more than the EU recommended safe usage.

Mr Platt would spend nine minutes in the tanning booths up to four times a week and continued this routine for eight years.

Source: Daily Mail