Thursday, September 11, 2003

Topical Tea Fights Skin Cancer: "A topical cream made with chemicals found in green and black tea appears to block the formation of some skin cancers." In Betterhumans | Create the Future US advisers reject PhotoCure's skin cancer therapy in Forbes: Breaking News Fighting Skin Cancer: "Today there are more kudos to the healing effects of tea. Now, scientists say Green tea may help reverse the sun's damaging affect on skin." In KABC: Health FDA weighs new skin cancer therapy: "A new non-surgical treatment for a common form of skin cancer needs to be weighed carefully against existing therapies, Food and Drug Administration staff said in a paper." In MSNBC: Health Teens' use of tanning beds stirs concern: "A study has found that nearly a third of white teenage girls in the United States have used tanning booths at least three times, suggesting an alarming number of teens are ignoring the risk of skin cancer." In Miami Herald: Nation 9:14:10 AM

in Surgical Treatment of Melanoma: "While the first case of cutaneous malignant melanoma ever treated seems to have been by John Hunter in 1787, the first logical approach to surgical therapy was investigated by Samson Handley in 1905. British Journal of Dermatology" In Medscape Dermatology Headlines Study Raises Prospect Of Practical Vaccine For Metastatic Melanoma: "In a step toward a practical vaccine for advanced melanoma, a notoriously difficult-to-treat form of cancer, researchers at ..." In Science Daily Melanoma suffered by outdoor workers may lead to rash of court cases: "A flood of compensation claims involving skin cancer and the workplace may result from two legal victories by outdoor workers in the past two weeks." In SMH: National 9:12:00 AM

Tuesday, August 05, 2003

Promising Melanoma Drug Receives Additional Patent In PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare 8:27:08 AM

Search for Skin Cancer Gene Narrowed: "The search for a gene that increases people's risk of developing a deadly form of skin cancer has been narrowed to a tiny piece of DNA." In Betterhumans | Create the Future Sunscreen blamed for cancer: "Sun worshippers may be increasing their risk of developing skin cancer by using sunscreens that encourage them to stay too long in the glare, researchers say." In Independent: UK News Fake tans boost skin cancer rates in ABC News Clothes may not block sun's strong rays: "New research from Sweden suggests the ultraviolet rays that tan but can lead to cancer are penetrating through shirts, slacks - even underwear. In a study released Monday by the Archives of Dermatology and the Journal of the American Medical Association, Swedish researchers found a rise in skin cancer, especially in parts of the body normally covered by clothing. (By CONNIE PRATER,Miami Herald)" In Charlotte.com: Nation Why SPF 30, sunglasses and T-shirt may not be enough: "When it comes to skin cancer and the sun, most people are still in the dark." In NJ.com: Finance Regular sunbed use puts 40pc of women at risk from skin cancer: "FOUR IN 10 Irish women regularly expose themselves to the dangers of sunbeds despite years of warnings and horror stories." In Irish Independent: National News Skin cancer girl's video diary: "The parents of Anna West, who died of skin cancer at the age of 21, have released the video diary she made." In ITV News: Britain 8:24:44 AM

Monday, June 02, 2003

Australia close to perfecting anti-melanoma treatment, vaccine: "A melanoma treatment developed in Australia could be available within five years after a number of terminal patients had been declared free of the disease in early trials." In Yahoo! News - Most-emailed Content Melanoma Symptoms and Signs Predict Breslow Depth: "Symptoms and signs may therefore be useful in determining appropriate management, especially if the pathological report is inadequate. Medscape Medical News Laurie Barclay" In Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines Gene Mutations Raise Melanoma Risk: "Those with family histories more susceptible to the sun" In HealthScout 9:54:32 AM

Lotion Helps Repair Sun Damage: "June 24 - Doctors will diagnose more than 1 million cases of skin cancer this year alone. But there may be a way to reverse sun damage -- even after you've been burned." In NBC Good Health: Fighting Cancer Sunglasses Help Prevent Cancer: "June 25 - We know melanoma is a cancer of the skin, but it can also affect your eyes -- especially the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the white of your eye." In NBC Good Health: Fighting Cancer Tests for skin cancer vaccine: "QUEENSLAND scientists are one step from developing a world-first vaccine for melanomas and are about to begin initial trials on radical new treatments for prostate cancer and brain tumours." In NEWS.com.au: The Nation Neilson dies at 69: "NASHVILLE —Roger Neilson, a Hall of Famer who coached more than a quarter century in the NHL, died Saturday. He was 69. He had been battling skin and bone cancer, and his death was announced by NHL co..." In USA Today: Sports New Skin Cancer Vaccine: "What if you could fight skin cancer from the inside out? Vaccines usually prevent disease…but this one actually targets and destroys cancer cells It's proving to be a powerful tool against deadly melanoma." In KABC: Health  Personal health: Sunshine can be good medicine after all: "Can sunshine, now shunned by those who fear skin cancer and wrinkles, save many more lives than it harms? Most definitely, says a leading expert in the field, Dr. Michael F. Holick, a professor of medicine, dermatology, physiology and biophysics at the Boston University School of Medicine." In StarTribune: Variety Cons of Tanning: "The June 1 Style article on the weather, spas and tanning contained several positive comments about artificial tanning, including the unsubstantiated claim that it "smooths" the skin and makes one look thinner. It did not include any comments on the documented health risks of tanning, especially skin cancer." In Washington Post: Editorial 9:50:41 AM

Melanoma vaccine demonstrates promising results in large multi-site study: "Results from the largest multi-site study to date evaluating a peptide-derived therapeutic vaccine for melanoma, have demonstrated a correlation between tumor growth (progression free survival) and immune response for patients with advanced disease who received the vaccination. The results will be presented by John Kirkwood, M.D., University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology in Chicago at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 31." In EurekAlert! Gene discovery could lead to new melanoma treatment: "Restoring the function of the PTEN gene may provide a breakthrough treatment in the battle against malignant melanoma, say a group of US researchers. (By Health Newswire reporters)" In Health News.co.uk in 9:04:42 AM

Skin cancers typically found in older adults are being found in survivors of childhood cancer: "Nonmelanoma skin cancers typically seen in older individuals are being detected in childhood cancer survivors at younger ages than the general population." In EurekAlert! Red-Wine Compound Might Help Prevent Cancer-Causing Sunburns, Study Finds: "Mice treated with resveratrol had less skin damage from ultraviolet rays than mice with no skin protection." In Winespectator Skin Cancer Detection in CBS News: I-Video Toronto Blue Jays, Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Academy of Dermatology Team Up to Strike Out Skin Cancer in CCN Matthews Study offers hope for first new melanoma treatment in decades: "A new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers reveals for the first time one of the mechanisms by which malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, grows and spreads." In EurekAlert! Skin Cancer Prevention: "May 27 - Sunburns seem to be a natural part of growing up, but those childhood burn could turn in cancer as you get older." In NBC4Columbus.com Skin Cancer: More Than 1 Million New Cases in U.S. This Year: "The good news: Better treatments, more choices in sunscreen products." In HealthScout Watch for deadly signs of skin cancer in The Irish Examiner Trust Your Instincts, Skin Cancer Survivor Urges: "MONDAY, May 26 (HealthScoutNews) -- When Kim Fahnley first noticed the bumpy patch of skin on the side of her thigh, it was about a half inch in diameter. Sent: 13 times " In Yahoo! News - Most-emailed Content Irish still unaware of skin cancer dangers in Online.ie Early Warning Signs of Skin Cancer -- Knowing What to Look for Could Save Lives in MarketWire: Medical & Health 9:01:08 AM

Thursday, May 15, 2003

Use Sunscreen Daily, Study Urges: "Applying sunscreen every day, rain or shine, is a more effective way of protecting against skin cancer than slathering it on occasionally when heading to the beach, park or swimming pool, a new study has found." In ctnow.com: Lifestyle Fixing the Skin: "Damaged skin can affect a person's appearance, but it can also pose a risk of cancer or other serious problems. Now, a technique fixes the skin and improves appearance." In KFSN healthwatch headlines Sun, sea and mushrooms: "SUN-WORSHIPPERS can help protect themselves from the risk of skin cancer by eating more mushrooms, according to new research by Edinburgh scientists." In Scotsman.com: Health Britons still failing to cover up: "Most people are concerned about skin cancer, but less than five per cent cover up in the sun with hats, T-shirts and sunglasses." In ITV News: Britain Skin cancer risk 'still ignored': "Many people fail to protect themselves from the sun even though they know they may be risking skin cancer, research suggests." In BBC News Red light that fights skin cancer: "femail.co.uk" In Consumer: health Australia study could help cut skin cancer deaths in Reuters Health eLine 11:56:26 AM

Wednesday, May 07, 2003

3M Seeks FDA Approval for Drug Aldara: "3M Co. has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for permission to sell its genital warts drug Aldara to treat a precursor to skin cancer that affects an estimated 10 million Americans a year. In AP Health Skin cancer's secrets unveiled: "WORLD-first Melbourne research into a little-known but deadly skin cancer could save thousands of lives. In NEWS.com.au: The Nation Pain relief drug helps skin cancer treatment: "A common pain relief medication could help skin cancer treatment, researchers have discovered while conducting laboratory experiments on mice. In Hindustan Times: Science & Tech Baseball vs. skin cancer: "USA Today In Baseball Study Finds Skin Cancer Threat Greatest for Men Over Age 50 and Individuals With Multiple Risk Factors in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare American Academy of Dermatology and Arizona Diamondbacks Launch Annual Initiative to Strike Out Skin Cancer in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare New Research in Sun Protection Shines the Light on Sunscreen and Importance Of Sun-Safe Behaviors Beyond Adolescence to Lower Skin Cancer Risk in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare 12:26:32 PM

Melanoma Update 2003: Diagnosis and Prognosis: "Barbara A. Burrall, MD Medscape Gastroenterology Barbara Burrall In Medscape Dermatology Headlines Melanoma mortality rate up 93 per cent: "Malta Independent Daily In Cancer Red-Wine Compound Shows Potential for Fighting Skin Cancer: "U.S. researchers will feed resveratrol to mice to see if the polyphenol can kill melanoma. In Winespectator May Is Melanoma Month and the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation Is Getting Behind Activities: From a Road Race to Sun Awareness Day at Fenway in PR Newswire American Academy of Dermatology Kicks Off Melanoma Monday in the Big Apple in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare 12:24:58 PM

Monday, April 21, 2003

Rutgers researcher discovers melanoma causing gene EurekAlert!: "Rutgers Associate Professor Suzie Chen has discovered a gene responsible for melanoma, the most aggressive form of malignant skin cancer. A paper describing the research by Chen and her colleagues at the National Human Genome Research Institute will be published online by Nature Genetics on April 21, and will appear subsequently in a print issue of the journal." 9:10:55 AM

Vaccine promising for dogs with skin cancer: "dvm" In Cancer Parents get skin cancer warning: "ULSTER parents were warned today to cover up their young children in the sun - or risk them getting skin cancer in their late teens and 20s." In The Belfast Telegraph 9:09:32 AM

Monday, April 14, 2003

Sunbed dangers: "Learn more about skin cancer and the effects of UV light on the skin as the British Medical Association advises people not use sunbeds due to the potential dangers. [2003-04-11] [Full news story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2935875.stm]" In RDN Behind the Headlines Kaiser Permanente of Georgia to Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare Skin Cancer Phase II Trial Approved for Oral Phenoxodiol at Royal North Shore Hospital in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare Can transplants plant cancer?: "(AP) -- Five patients who developed skin cancer after an organ transplant may have received cancer seed cells from the donor, researchers report." In Miami Herald: Nation 5:01:26 PM

DNA-based vaccine triples survival for dogs with melanoma: "Science Blog" In Science Immune therapy shows promise against melanoma, ovarian cancer: "UC Berkeley" In Afghanistan news BioVex to Present Preliminary Phase I Data on Oncovex (GM-CSF) in Patients With Breast Cancer and Melanoma at the AACR in PR Newswire Sun risks exposed in cancer campaign: "THOUSANDS more Britons than Australians die from malignant melanoma, even though more cases of this type of skin cancer are diagnosed in the southern hemisphere country." In Scotsman.com: Health 4:59:01 PM