Study exposes risks of skin cancer in elite swimmers
Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk,…
Melanoma
Melanoma Death Rate Higher in Patients with Darker Skin
A podcast series explores the disproportionately high mortality rate for people with darker skin diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. Melanoma…
28% of UK adults are using sunbeds as skin cancer rates rise
New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the…
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters: Researchers have revealed unprecedented insights into CD4+ T…
Risk Model Predicts Response and Survival in Metastatic Cancer Patients
Risk model based on routine blood work predicts treatment response and survival of metastatic cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint…
Potential genetic screening for aggressive melanoma
Potential genetic screening for aggressive melanoma: Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified…
Sunscreen cost increasing risk of skin cancer
Melanoma is a deadly, but largely preventable, form of skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is one of the most effective ways…
Fewer cases of melanoma among people with atopy
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed in people with a history of atopic diseases, such as allergic asthma or rhinitis,…
Cancer cells shrink or super-size to survive
Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered.…
Melanoma: fewer cases among people taking vitamin D
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds.…
Patient-led surveillance shows promise for melanoma care
Patient-led surveillance shows promise for melanoma care: Melanoma patients using their smart phone to submit images of lesions to their…
Skin cancer bigger killer in Britain than Australia
Latest figures reveal more people in Britain are losing their lives to skin cancer than in Australia – with Brits…