Terrifying time-lapse video reveals how a tiny dark blotch can morph into stage 4 skin cancer
Doctors in Virginia created the clip to reveal the warning signs of skin cancer ahead of the summer season. They also hope to urge more people to protect themselves in the sun. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Third of Young Adults Still Believe'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 -- 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 melanoma at the age of 19, she got... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The extraordinary promise of personalised cancer vaccines – podcast
Glioblastomas are an extremely aggressive type of brain tumour, which is why the news this week of a vaccine that has shown promise in fighting them is so exciting.And this comes right off the back of the announcement of another trial of the world ’s first personalisedmRNA vaccine for melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. Ian Sample talks to Prof Alan Melcher of the Institute of Cancer Research about how these vaccines work and whether they could one day be used to target cancer before it is even detectable on scansClips: BBCRead more about the personalised cancer vaccine for melanomaContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 2, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Ian Sample, produced by Madeleine Finlay, sound design by Tony Onuchukwu, the executive producer was Ellie Bury Tags: Science Cancer research Skin cancer Medical research Society Vaccines and immunisation Health Source Type: news
More than a quarter of Brits still regularly use sunbeds despite long-known risks of skin cancer, new study reveals
Sunbeds are still being used by more than a quarter of adults, with many unaware of the risk of skin cancer, a study reveals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins, Melanoma Supporter and Advocate, Gets Naked for Melanoma Awareness Month
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce the official launch of its annual award-winning #GetNaked campaign in recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month this May. Miami Dolphins running back, Raheem Mostert will serve as this year's #GetNaked campaign spokesperson.... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - May 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Scientists debunk " really dangerous " myths about sun protection
Doctors have issued a warning over "deadly" sun protection trends on social media after a new study found 1 in 7 Americans under 35 think daily sunscreen use is more harmful than direct sun exposure. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with as many as 3 million…#rajeshnair #fda #chemical #orlandohealthcancer #nair #usespf30 #uva #cover (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists invent new way to detect skin cancer
Researchers hope using Terahertz (THz) waves will help preserve as much healthy skin as possible. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Harry Jowsey Reveals He Has Skin Cancer, Warns Followers To Put On Sunscreen
Television star Harry Jowsey took to TikTok Friday with stunning news: he has skin cancer. Jowsey told his followers a dermatologist found out he had a cancerous growth on his shoulder. He’s being treated and insists he’s fine, but encouraged others to put on more sunscreen. He also said people…#harryjowsey #tiktok #australian #netflix #spotify #stars #arianagrande (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the DC Miles for Melanoma 5K
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual DC event on Saturday, May 11,... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New £400,000 melanoma vaccine heralds start of 'cancer renaissance' as UK trials personalised jabs for lung, bowel, pancreas and liver tumours... but experts fear NHS can't afford them
The UK is entering a ' cancer renaissance' with pioneering personalised vaccines to combat some of the deadliest tumours expected by 2030, say leading experts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How DOES the pioneering skin cancer vaccine work? When will patients be able to get hold of it? And could it really be a cure for deadly melanoma? All your questions answered...
Brits could be just over a year away from receiving a 'game-changer' jab on the NHS to treat one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I took the world-first personalised cancer vaccine - it's my only hope of stopping deadly disease in its tracks
The music teacher, from Stevenage, is one of a handful of Brits to receive a world first personalised mRNA jab aimed at stopping this kind of skin cancer in its tracks. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled
Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trialDoctors have begun trialling in hundreds of patients the world ’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma, as experts hailed its “gamechanging” potential to permanently cure cancer.Melanoma affects about 132,000 people a year globally and is the biggest skin cancer killer. Currently, surgery is the main treatment although radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Cancer Skin cancer Drugs Medical research Science Health Vaccines and immunisation UK news UCL (University College London) Source Type: news
First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
First mRNA skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
