Oncology & Cancer
Look beyond the sun for skin cancer culprits, doctors warn
(HealthDay)—Think "skin cancer" and blame immediately goes to the sun. Justifiably so—though not totally, skin doctors say.
Jun 21, 2013
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College students who use tanning beds often burn: study
(HealthDay) -- Sunburn is a common consequence of using indoor tanning beds, according to a new study.
Aug 3, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Melanoma expert discusses dangers of indoor tanning
As spring break plans are being finalized, many people are heading for the tanning salons to get that beach-ready glow.
Mar 4, 2016
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Dose-Response link between tanning bed use, skin cancer
(HealthDay) -- Use of tanning beds, especially in high school and college, is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Feb 28, 2012
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Online advertising can deliver targeted cancer prevention messages, study finds
Online advertising based on Google search terms is a potentially effective way to deliver targeted cancer prevention education, according to a study led by Eleni Linos, MD, DrPH, an assistant professor of dermatology at UC ...
Oct 7, 2015
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Oregon woman tans her way to a melanoma diagnosis
(HealthDay)—Katie Wilkes was just 23 years old when she noticed a strange spot on her right breast.
Jun 21, 2013
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Tanning beds and sunbathing may be associated with an increased risk of endometriosis
Tanning beds and sunbathing not only increase a woman's chances of developing malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, but may also be linked to a greater risk of developing endometriosis, according to ...
Dec 2, 2020
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Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
(HealthDay)—New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
May 10, 2013
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Eight reasons the US Surgeon General should announce that UV tanning causes skin cancer
A July, 2014 Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer by acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak points out that indoor tanning is "strongly associated with increased skin cancer risk," but stops short of reporting that tanning ...
Apr 8, 2015
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Images of health risks make indoor tanning messages more effective
Although the health risks associated with indoor tanning are clear, tanning bed use among college-aged women is still popular. A new study by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers suggests that adding images ...
Apr 24, 2017
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