Skin Cancer - Page 20

October 27, 2015

Itching, pain may be indicators of skin cancer

Itching and pain on suspicious skin lesions may indicate that the area is cancerous, according to new research from Temple University in Philadelphia.

October 27, 2015

Scientists manipulate herpes virus to create skin cancer drug

Adding herpes to skin cancer sounds like adding insult to injury, but researchers say that a modified version of the virus that causes cold sores has led to a major breakthrough for cancer patients.

October 27, 2015

Young cancer patients may be unaware of fertility options

Young cancer patients, often left infertile after treatment, may be unaware of ways to preserve their options for having children, a study suggests.

October 27, 2015

Tanning beds must carry skin cancer warning, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is strengthening its regulation of tanning beds, which have been shown to increase the risk of skin cancer.

October 27, 2015

Melanoma risk may be higher after organ transplant

People who receive organ transplants may have an increased risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

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

October 27, 2015

Indoor tanning exposure linked to more cases of cancer than smoking

More than a third of adults in Western countries have been exposed to indoor tanning at some point, according to an analysis of past research.

October 27, 2015

Young skin cancer survivors may be more likely to develop other cancers in future

Young survivors of nonmelanoma skin cancer are at an increased risk for developing numerous other cancers later in life, Medical Xpress reported.

October 27, 2015

5 essential tricks for treating a sunburn

Of course you understand the importance of sunscreen, but sometimes, no matter how diligent you were with reapplying, you still end up getting too much sun.

October 26, 2015

Some indoor tanning locations may attract 'high-risk' tanners

People who go tanning at gyms or beauty shops may have riskier tanning habits than those who go to tanning salons, new research finds