The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 in BMC Cancer.
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(PhysOrg.com) -- People with a genetic condition called basal cell nevus syndrome develop hundreds or even thousands of skin cancers, or basal cell carcinomas, each year. Now Jean Tang, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology, ...
Apr 11, 2011
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An Indiana University cancer researcher has identified eight new genomic regions that increase a person's risk for skin cancer.
Feb 19, 2020
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Researchers confirmed an association between tanning bed use and an increased risk for three common skin cancers — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, according to results presented at the 10th ...
Oct 24, 2011
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With spring and summer arriving, the air becomes warmer, the sun gets brighter and outdoor activities are more frequent. Naturally, your skin's exposure to the sun increases during this time of year, which results in a greater ...
May 13, 2016
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Investigators report on three-year follow-up of superficial BCC patients treated topically with non-surgical, noninvasive therapies in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Jun 2, 2016
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Asking patients if a suspicious skin lesion is painful or itchy may help doctors decide whether the spot is likely to be cancerous, according to a new study headed by Gil Yosipovitch, MD, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology ...
Jul 23, 2014
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All cancers are the result of cells that have gone haywire, multiplying out of control and expanding beyond their normal constraints. But not all tumors are the same: for reasons that remain poorly understood, some are more ...
Sep 3, 2020
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In a study published today in Science, UT Southwestern and Rockefeller University researchers used advanced microscopes to determine at atomic resolution the structure of a molecular complex implicated in birth defects and ...
Aug 24, 2018
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Resistance to therapy is a major problem in cancer patients, as resistant cells are at the root of tumour relapse and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. A better understanding of the mechanisms associated with ...
Oct 10, 2018
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