Monday, June 02, 2003

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