A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer. Researchers from UQ's Frazer Institute Dermatology Research Center ...
May 11, 2023
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Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly types of cancer, and the best outcomes stem from early detection. But some screening techniques may be less effective for people with darker skin.
May 9, 2023
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Patients, especially men, living in regional and rural areas are increasingly presenting to GPs for skin cancer and related conditions, according to a national survey conducted by the Daffodil Center.
May 5, 2023
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A tiny spot on Christy Staats's cheek measured just 0.65 millimeters—or 0.025 inches—and was almost invisible to the human eye. But with help from state-of-the-art non-invasive technology, an OHSU dermatologist and a ...
May 1, 2023
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It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer.
Apr 21, 2023
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adults and adolescents for skin cancer. These ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Knowing whether a tumor might grow or spread to other parts of a patient's body could be key to survival—and now scientists are one step closer to unlocking the ability to predict just that.
Apr 13, 2023
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Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.
Apr 4, 2023
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Atopy is associated with a reduction in the risk for melanoma, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in Melanoma Research.
Mar 31, 2023
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Scientists have determined how some skin cancers stop responding to treatment at the end of life.
Mar 28, 2023
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