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16 Sep
Immunotherapy Drugs Extend Survival for Patients With Advanced Melanomas

Immunotherapy Drugs Extend Survival for Patients With Advanced Melanomas

A decade of patient follow-up finds a combo of two immunotherapy drugs can greatly extend survival for people with advanced melanomas.

In 2011, a diagnosis of advanced, metastatic melan...

10 Aug
How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to Your Skin

How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to Your Skin

Most folks know that a good sunscreen can guard against the sun's harmful rays, but many might not realize that some medications and creams can undo some of that protection.

“There are multiple reasons we should be mindful of excessive sun exposure aside from skin ...

14 Jul
Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says

Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says

Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.

Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also the most preventable. Most of the time, too much sun exposure is to blame.

"When it comes to ski...

14 May
Melanoma Can Strike Black Americans, Often With Deadlier Results

Melanoma Can Strike Black Americans, Often With Deadlier Results

Melanoma, while rare among Black Americans, is often detected later with devastating consequences, a new study finds.

Black people are frequently diagnosed with melanoma at later st...

10 May
Outdoor Workers Face Skin Cancer Danger

Outdoor Workers Face Skin Cancer Danger

Steve Murray, 68, has spent a lot of time out in the sun, at work and at play.

Murray worked construction for several decades, and as a child spent summers on the beach in Ocean City, N.J., and enjoyed winter visits to sunny Florida.

He's also repeatedly battled sk...

02 May
A Third of Young Adults Still Believe 'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey

A Third of Young Adults Still Believe 'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey

Brianna Starr, 29, didn't think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty.

But when her sister was diagnosed with mela...

12 Apr
'Virtual Biopsy' Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel

'Virtual Biopsy' Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel

Folks with a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion often have to endure a scalpel or shaver so their doctor can cut off a sample to send in for biopsy.

But a new, noninvasive "virtual biopsy"might soon allow doctors to instead scan the spot to determine if ...

12 Mar
Military Service Can Bring Melanoma Danger

Military Service Can Bring Melanoma Danger

U.S. military veterans, especially those who served in the Air Force, are at high risk for one of the deadliest skin cancers, melanoma.

The risk owes to work hazards associated with service in countries near the equator where ultraviolet (UV) levels are higher. 

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19 Feb
FDA Approves New Treatment  for Advanced Melanoma

FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes the first cellular therapy approved to treat this form of solid tumor cancer.

"Un...

22 Jan
Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer

Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay New) -- Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, announced Monday that she has been diagnosed with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

"I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form o...

18 Jan
FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer

FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer

THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- The first medical device powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help doctors catch skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Although not meant to be used as a primary screening tool, t...

17 Jan
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good

Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.

But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the

15 Dec
New Melanoma Treatment Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

New Melanoma Treatment Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

A new melanoma vaccine has shown its mettle in battling the deadly skin cancer in a new trial.

People with advanced melanomas who received the vaccine plus Merck's cancer drug Keytruda were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return after three years than those w...

09 Nov
UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers

UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (Healthday News) -- New data from two United Nations agencies shows that millions of workers toiling under the sun's glare is fueling skin cancer cases around the world.

Nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by occupational e...

13 Oct
Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas

Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas

The ability to detect skin cancer using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved.

New research presented Wednesday at a medical conference in Berlin shows that this AI technology now has a 100% detection rate for melanoma, the most serious form of skin ...

19 Sep
Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women

Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women

Harmful "forever" chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women.

A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely to have b...

14 Sep
Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis

Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis

Reality TV star and wellness coach Teddi Mellencamp announced on Instagram Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with yet another melanoma.

This is Mellencamp's 12th or 13th melanoma, she said, noting in an

09 Aug
Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome

Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome

It's already known that the "healthy glow"of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells.

But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disrupt the skin's microbiome, altering the populations of bacteria that live on the skin in ways that co...

03 Aug
Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.

Researchers in Australia fou...

21 Jul
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It

Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It

Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer.

An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and this summer's record-high temperatures.

"Vitamin D is im...

12 Jul
Melanoma an Even More Deadly Disease in Black Men

Melanoma an Even More Deadly Disease in Black Men

Black men are more likely to die of melanoma, new research shows, and one reason why may be the unusual places where the deadly skin cancer is likely to show up on their bodies.

Even though the disease is more common in white men, the new report shows that Black men are ...

05 Jul
'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?

'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?

People are using "browning lotions"to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.

Browning lotions work with the sun's UV rays to darken skin faster.

"It is important to know that a tan is never considered t...

30 Jun
Don't Get (Sun)Burned This 4th of July Weekend

Don't Get (Sun)Burned This 4th of July Weekend

Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn.

As Americans prepare to celebrate July 4 with parades, swimming and cookouts, the American Academy of Dermatology offers some tips ...

25 Jun
Protect Your Baby From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays

Protect Your Baby From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays

Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.

It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermat...

05 Jun
Men: Here Are the Health Screenings You Need

Men: Here Are the Health Screenings You Need

Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.

So, how can you tell if a health screening or preventive care appointment is right for you?

The

04 Jun
Tips to Checking Your Skin for Skin Cancer

Tips to Checking Your Skin for Skin Cancer

Skin cancer can pop up anywhere on your skin, including the soles of your feet and even under your fingernails.

That's what happened to Isabel Lievano, who was diagnosed with melanoma when her dermatologist determined that a persistent black spot under her fingernail was...

19 May
The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need

The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need

Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.

This guide will outline the key women's ...

10 May
Summer's Near: What's the Best Sunscreen for You?

Summer's Near: What's the Best Sunscreen for You?

It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.

UCLA Health offers some tips for picking the best type and SPF level.

Getting sunburned just five times in a lifetime doubles the risk of getting melanoma, the most serious skin c...

02 May
Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments

Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments

Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.

Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cancer.

Melanoma affects over 1 million Americans, and its ...

17 Apr
Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Boosts Survival for People Battling Advanced Melanoma

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Boosts Survival for People Battling Advanced Melanoma

An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient's tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show.

Each dose of the vaccine, called mRNA-4157/V940, is crafted based on the unique geneti...

04 Apr
Hugh Jackman Urges Sunscreen Use After Skin Cancer Scare

Hugh Jackman Urges Sunscreen Use After Skin Cancer Scare

Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.

Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter accou...

06 Mar
President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed

President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed

A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden's chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma.

"All cancerous tissue was successfully removed,"the president's doctor,

06 Mar
Timing of Melanoma Immunotherapy Could Be Key to Outcomes: Study

Timing of Melanoma Immunotherapy Could Be Key to Outcomes: Study

A tweak in timing may make an immune-system therapy much more effective for patients undergoing surgery for advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial has found.

Researchers showed that giving the therapy -- a drug called Keytruda (pembrolizumab) -- both before and after su...

24 Jan
Laser Treatment Might Help Prevent Common Forms of Skin Cancer

Laser Treatment Might Help Prevent Common Forms of Skin Cancer

A cosmetic laser treatment that promises to erase wrinkles, scars, age spots and sun damage may also prevent the return of some skin cancers, a new, small study suggests.

Researchers found that in patients who had basal or squamous cell skin cancers, nonablative fractio...

24 Jan
Could UV Light From Nail Polish Dryers Cause Cancer?

Could UV Light From Nail Polish Dryers Cause Cancer?

Getting a gel manicure may be less safe than many think.

Researchers say the nail polish dryers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to cure the gel polish emit possibly dangerous rays. These rays might lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells, the...

11 Jan
Jill Biden to Have Lesion Above Right Eye Removed

Jill Biden to Have Lesion Above Right Eye Removed

First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday morning to have a lesion removed from above her right eye.

The lesion was discovered during routine skin cancer screening, the president's physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a

13 Dec
Moderna, Merck Report on Promising Melanoma Vaccine

Moderna, Merck Report on Promising Melanoma Vaccine

Two pharmaceutical companies said Tuesday that they have made notable progress with a vaccine that could prevent melanoma.

Moderna, well known for its work on the COVID vaccine, and Merck, which makes the cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda,

08 Dec
Melanoma Patients Who Fail Standard Meds May Have Another Option

Melanoma Patients Who Fail Standard Meds May Have Another Option

An experimental therapy that uses the body's own immune system cells may beat a standard treatment for patients with advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial finds.

Researchers found that the therapy doubled the amount of time melanoma patients lived without their sk...

07 Nov
Certain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes

Certain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes

While melanoma remains the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research has found that a subset of patients with early disease are at very low risk of dying.

These particular patients may not face the same prognosis that is typically associated with melanoma, and they ...

12 Oct
Khloe Kardashian Has 'Incredibly Rare' Tumor Removed From Her Face

Khloe Kardashian Has 'Incredibly Rare' Tumor Removed From Her Face

Celebrity Khloe Kardashian announced Tuesday that she had survived a second bout of skin cancer, this time on her face.

Kardashian said her "incredibly rare"tumor was removed by B...

04 Oct
Football Great Terry Bradshaw Describes Battle Against Two Kinds of Cancer

Football Great Terry Bradshaw Describes Battle Against Two Kinds of Cancer

Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw revealed Sunday that he has been treated for two different types of cancer in the past year.

Bradshaw

15 Sep
New Treatment Approach Boosts Odds Against 2 Types of Skin Cancer

New Treatment Approach Boosts Odds Against 2 Types of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer patients appear to fare better if they receive immunotherapy before their cancers are surgically removed, a pair of clinical trials show.

01 Aug
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene

Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene

Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.

06 Jul
Many Gen Z Americans Have Sun Safety All Wrong

Many Gen Z Americans Have Sun Safety All Wrong

You might think everyone knows by now to protect against the sun's rays, but many Gen Zers apparently haven't gotten the message.

In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy of Dermatology, many of these 18- to 25-year-olds were unaware of the risks f...

09 Jun
Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise

Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise

You've added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of

07 Jun
Veterans at Higher Risk of Deadly Skin Cancers

Veterans at Higher Risk of Deadly Skin Cancers

U.S. veterans are at higher risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than most Americans, and new research finds they are also more likely to have advanced-stage disease when it's detected.

At the time of diagnosis, "we found veterans with

05 Jun
Skin Biopsy? Here Are Tips on Wound Care

Skin Biopsy? Here Are Tips on Wound Care

A skin biopsy is often used to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions.

It involves the removal of a small amount of skin, which is examined under a microscope. Afterwards, you'll need to...

02 Apr
Newer Sunscreens Can Better Match Your Skin Tone

Newer Sunscreens Can Better Match Your Skin Tone

Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.

"The lighter a person's skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer," said Dr. Henry Li...

22 Mar
People With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study

People With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study

Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.

Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the...

03 Mar
Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Odds for Rare Neurological Disorder

Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Odds for Rare Neurological Disorder

People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found.

"Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop <...