Amlodipine reduced vismodegib-induced muscle cramps
The calcium channel blocker amlodipine besylate was effective in reducing the number of muscle cramps caused by vismodegib, a basal cell carcinoma drug, according to a research letter from Dr. Mina Ally and her associates.
Patients who took amlodipine had the number of muscle cramps halved after 2...googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-cta'); (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - July 23, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
'I've always preferred myself looking tanned - and still do'
Even after two operations on her face for melanomas, Catherine Rabett is still a sun addict, but she considers herself lucky and hopes others will recognise the danger (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - July 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: skin cancer Mohs surgery basal melanoma British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) UVA rays Nisith Sheth Professor Charlotte Proby sunscreen malignant malanoma Sun Protection Factor (SPF) basal cell carcinoma (BCC) UVB rays Source Type: news
How Common Is a Subsequent Keratinocyte Carcinoma Diagnosis?How Common Is a Subsequent Keratinocyte Carcinoma Diagnosis?
Dr Graeme M. Lipper summarizes the results of a study examining patients diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - June 26, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Viewpoint Source Type: news
New mechanism that regulates tumor initiation, invasion in skin basal cell carcinoma
Researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that regulates tumor initiation and invasion in skin basal cell carcinoma. asal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer found in human with several million of new patients affected every year around the world. The mechanisms that control BCC initiation and invasion are poorly known. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
The clot scare that led Samuel L.Jackson to go 'hardcore vegan'
The combination of laser therapy and surgery was more effective at treating patients with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, than using surgery alone, according to a study. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HEALTH NOTES: The clot scare that led Jackson to go 'hardcore vegan'
The combination of laser therapy and surgery was more effective at treating patients with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, than using surgery alone, according to a study. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Summer Fun Shadowed by Deadly Skin Cancer
It's not surprising that May signifies both the official kickoff to summer and Skin Cancer Awareness month. It's a great reminder to protect your skin while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Whether it's a day at the pool, a barbecue with friends or simply driving in the car, protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun is important not only during the summer, but all year long.
According to www.skincancer.org, an estimated 2.8 million cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer, were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2010. That figure continues to climb.
Dr. Anna Garrett was diagnosed w...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Drug Treatments for Basal Cell CarcinomaNew Drug Treatments for Basal Cell Carcinoma
New studies in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma show long-term safety of vismodegib, and also profile a new drug, sonidegib, which is awaiting approval. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Imaging guides BCC laser ablation
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – Reflective confocal microscopic imaging successfully guided carbon dioxide laser ablation of basal cell carcinomas, and imaging results fully matched those from Mohs histology, a small study found.
“Our results suggest that reflective confocal microscopy can accurately guide... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - April 28, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: SAN Conference News SAN SCN: Basal Cell Carcinoma SAN Clinical News SAN News SAN Actinic Keratosis SAN Lasers and Treatment Modalities Source Type: news
Intradermal ALA-PDT linked to long-term remission in BCC
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – Using a needle-free device to inject nodular basal cell carcinomas with intralesional 5-aminolevulinic acid before photodynamic therapy led to complete, years-long remissions and few side effects in a small case series.
“This approach represents an interesting alternative to... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - April 25, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: CME-candidate SAN Conference News SAN Clinical News SAN News SAN SCN: Basal Cell Carcinoma ONCR News ONCR Melanoma & Skin Cancers Source Type: news
New Optical Device to Diagnose Basal Cell CarcinomaNew Optical Device to Diagnose Basal Cell Carcinoma
A new optical technology could allow for noninvasive, painless, and rapid diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma in the clinic. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 24, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Laser-enhanced 5-FU scores with squamous cell, basal cell patients
Ablative fractional laser–assisted delivery of topical fluorouracil resulted in 100% histologic clearance in patients with squamous cell carcinoma in situ and 71% in patients with superficial basal cell carcinoma, based on data from 28 patients (mean age 71 years). Each patient underwent one pass... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - March 10, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: SAN Journals SAN Clinical News SAN News SAN Actinic Keratosis SAN SCN: Basal Cell Carcinoma SAN SCN: Squamous Cell Carcinoma ONCR Melanoma & Skin Cancers Source Type: news
Basal cell carcinoma drug encourages both cancer regression and loss of taste in patients
Many patients undergoing chemotherapy experience severe taste disruptions that make eating a challenge at a time when maintaining good nutrition is extremely important. Now, researchers report that they have identified the pathway responsible for taste changes among users of chemotherapy drugs that treat basal cell carcinoma. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Biological 'Bad Luck' Blamed In Two-Thirds Of Cancer Cases
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Plain old bad luck plays a major role in determining who gets cancer and who does not, according to researchers who found that two-thirds of cancer incidence of various types can be blamed on random mutations and not heredity or risky habits like smoking. The researchers said on Thursday random DNA mutations accumulating in various parts of the body during ordinary cell division are the prime culprits behind many cancer types. They looked at 31 cancer types and found that 22 of them, including leukemia and pancreatic, bone, tes...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 1, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Biological 'Bad Luck' Blamed In Two-Thirds Of Cancer Cases
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Plain old bad luck plays a major role in determining who gets cancer and who does not, according to researchers who found that two-thirds of cancer incidence of various types can be blamed on random mutations and not heredity or risky habits like smoking. The researchers said on Thursday random DNA mutations accumulating in various parts of the body during ordinary cell division are the prime culprits behind many cancer types. They looked at 31 cancer types and found that 22 of them, including leukemia and pancreatic, bone, tes...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
