Life and career in pictures Jun 26, 2009
There had been concerns about Jacksons health in recent years, including reports of skin cancer. Jackson was due to start a series of comeback concerts in London next month. (BBC News)
Keep fit by using stretchy bands Jun 26, 2009
But the Hawaii Skin Cancer Coalition points out that people don't necessarily think to protect their skin when they head out to wash their cars, walk their children to school, chat outdoors with neighbors or go shopping. All that exposure adds up, so along with the Hawaii Dermatological Society, the coalition will be offering free skin cancer screening at the Kapi'olani Community College farmers market from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MYSTERY: WHAT KILLED MICHAEL JACKSON? Jun 26, 2009
Jackson and AEG denied reports that he was suffering from skin cancer, and promoter Randy Phillips said: 'I would trade my body for his tomorrow. He's in fantastic shape. (The Drudge Report)
Hundreds walk to fight cancer Jun 26, 2009
Miller himself had eye and skin cancer, lost a brother to brain cancer, a sister-in-law to breast cancer and another sister-in-law to lung cancer. "It's meaningful when you lose a loved one to cancer,'' Miller said. "It's more meaningful when you lose three. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
REPORT: 'Collapsed after an injection of potent Demerol'... Jun 26, 2009
But after The Sun revealed that he was suffering from skin cancer there were fears that he was not fit enough to complete the tour. Experts found spots of skin cancer on his upper body and pre-cancerous cells on his face. (The Drudge Report)
Hot time in the city Jun 26, 2009
According to that state department, "overexposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight can lead to serious health effects, including skin cancer. Youth are particularly at risk of overexposure as 80 percent of the average person's lifetime UV exposure occurs before a person hits the age of 18..."More than one million cases of skin cancer are reported annually, making skin cancer the most common from of cancer in the United States. "Skin cancer however, is not the only negative effect... (Niles Star, MI)
Latest Berry Health Benefits Revealed Jun 25, 2009
"Alaska Wild Blueberries and Neuroinflammatory Signaling Thomas B. Kuhn, Ph.D., University of Fairbanks, Alaska "Berry Resources and Human Health Under the Cloud of Climate Change" Mary Ann Lila, Ph.D., North Carolina Research Campus at Kanapolis "Xenobiotic Metabolism and Berry Flavonoid Transport Across the Blood Brain Barrier" Paul Millbury, Ph.D. and Wilheimina Kalt, Ph.D., Tufts University "Epidemiological Evidence of Antioxidant Nutrients and Brain Health" Martha Clare Morris, Ph.D., Rush... (PR Newswire)
Novel Cancer Gene And Biomarker Pinpointed Jun 25, 2009
They took two sets of human melanoma skin cancer cells -- one of which had excess GOLPH3 and the other had normal levels -- implanted them in animals, allowed them to grow into tumors, then treated them with rapamycin. "In the animals where GOLPH3 was overexpressed, the cancer cells grew much faster, but the tumors were much more responsive to rapamycin," Chin notes, "suggesting the tumor-promoting effect of GOLPH3 is dependent on mTOR signaling.". (Science Daily)
Survivors gather to celebrate life Jun 24, 2009
The couple has been involved in Relay for Life since it began in Hancock County, especially after both had cancer Denny battled skin cancer in 1999, Judy colon and breast cancer in 2000. In 2002, both served as ambassadors at the event. (Forest City Summit, IO)
LSU offers free health programs Jun 24, 2009
They will also provide information about skin cancer and sunscreen. There will also be testing for prostate cancer, vaccinations for children, and information provided about dental health and nutrition. (KSLA.com, LA)
Quiz tests knowledge about our government Jun 24, 2009
You're the people showing up at the hospital with busted knees and tendons and skin cancer, ankle sprains, knee and hip replacements, broken bones, concussions, muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage strains and tears, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears. All you exercise freaks, you're the ones putting stress on the health care system. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
RELATED: Good vs. bad ozone Jun 24, 2009
Ozone that's in the stratosphere, around 10 to 20 miles above the Earth, is "good" because it absorbs much of the frequencies of ultraviolet energy from the sun that could cause skin cancer and harm living things, including plants, in other ways if it reaches the ground or oceans. In the mid 1970s scientists discovered that ultraviolet energy breaks down chemicals known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the stratosphere, releasing their chlorine, which destroys ozone. (USA Today -- Weather)
Click to read: New Hope For Prostate Cancer? Jun 23, 2009
Except for skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common cancer in American men, according to the. More than 186,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, according to NCI.. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Topical Application Of Chemotherapy Drug May Improve Appearance Of Aging Skin Jun 23, 2009
In early studies of patients with cancer undergoing treatment with systemic fluorouracil, clinicians noticed changes in skin appearance, which led to the development of a topical therapy for the treatment of actinic keratoses (skin lesions that may develop into skin cancer). Dana L. Sachs, M.D., of the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, and colleagues evaluated molecular and clinical changes in the skin of 21 healthy volunteers with actinic keratoses and sun-damaged skin. (Science Daily)
Tanning beds now illegal for teens Jun 23, 2009
Experts warn exposure to UV rays, whether indoor or outdoor, can increase the risk of skin cancer. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
YOUR HEALTH: Skin color matters in vitamin D debate Jun 23, 2009
Dermatologists also warn that sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and wrinkling, even in dark-skinned people. How much is enough. (USA Today -- News)
Will Michael Jackson Perform at the... Jun 22, 2009
Doubts began to arise soon after the initial 10 concerts was increased to 50 dates due to huge demand, and rumours about his ill-health became rife: "Defiant Michael Jackson is determined to make a full recovery after doctors assured him that his skin cancer is treatable...experts found spots of skin cancer on his upper body and pre-cancerous cells on his face."("He'll Beat It", The Sun, May 16 2009). The claims were refuted by the Jackson camp who insisted that the star is in perfect health,... (Suite101.com)
Beauty prep and products for a sunny day Jun 21, 2009
The need for sunscreen should go without saying but, despite the direct link made between sun damage and skin cancer, some people still resist, says Dr. David Bank, of Mount Kisco, N.Y.. Maybe sunscreen irritates sensitive skin or aggravates acne in oily skin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Sever... Jun 21, 2009
Even in mild cases, repeated exposure can lead to drying of the skin, unsightly wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer ... Considering the consequences including the risk of skin cancer and the danger of sun poisoning there is really no excuse for not taking every precaution. (Suite101.com)
Parents in The Acreage fear possible cancer cluster; state looks at incidence rate Jun 20, 2009
And lets not forget TOO MUCH SUN can cause skin cancer ... And lets not forget TOO MUCH SUN can cause skin cancer ... And lets not forget TOO MUCH SUN can cause skin cancer. (The Palm Beach Post)
New Skin Cancer Patch: Possible Alternative To Surgery Jun 19, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 18, 2009) A new study shows that a radioactive skin patch can safely and successfully treat basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancers, according to researchers at the SNM's 56th Annual Meeting ... Every year, approximately one million Americans are newly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that forms in the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin ... Sealed patches containing radioactive phosphorus-32 that deliver beta radiation to... (Science Daily)
Fearful of skin cancer and the sun's damaging rays, some fitness fanatics are heading inside Jun 18, 2009
Unfortunately, dermatologists don t have a simple chart that translates hours spent in the sun to years added to one s appearance or increased skin cancer risk ... The incidence of all skin cancers continues to increase in the United States and is widely attributed to sun exposure, according to Gilchrest ... Melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, has increased more than 40-fold since statistics were first kept in the 1930s, she continued. (Boston Globe)
AMs' sunbed health risk inquiry Jun 18, 2009
"There seems to be a growing body of evidence that indicates that the use of sunbeds over an extended period increases the risks of certain skin cancers," said the AM. ... "In addition, there is mounting public concern that ever-younger children are regularly using sunbeds, which in the past have resulted in severe burns for some users and at worst, an increased risk of skin cancer. If you are old enough at 16 to get married, or join the army, it seems wrong to say you are not old enough to... (BBC News -- UK)
Free sunscreen stations addedat Casey and Oakland pools Jun 17, 2009
CHARLESTON In an effort to proactively fight skin cancer, Sarah Bush Lincoln has set up free sunscreen stations at the public pools in Casey and Oakland this summer ... According to a health center news release, skin cancer is the most common cance, with more than a million new cases reported each year in the U.S.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chemo treatment may remove wrinkles as well Jun 17, 2009
Topical creams can remove the lesions without surgery, dramatically reducing their risk of skin cancer. Now, a small study shows they get another perk: younger, smoother skin. (USA Today)
New sunbed controls to be urged Jun 17, 2009
Sunbed use is linked to a raised risk of skin cancer, says the HSE. ... Figures supplied by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimate more than 100 deaths from skin cancer every year in the UK are thought to be linked to the use of sunbeds ... The Sunbed Association has previously said there is no proven link between the skin cancer and what it terms the "responsible" use of sunbeds. (BBC News -- UK)
Common Skin Cancer Drug Smoothes Wrinkles Jun 17, 2009
A cream used to treat the early signs of skin cancer may erase wrinkles and leave behind younger-looking skin, U.S. researchers said on Monday ... Actinic keratoses are caused by years of sun damage and can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, one of the two most common types of skin cancer that represent more than 1 million new cases each year. (Newsmax)
Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin Jun 17, 2009
The new study included 21 healthy volunteers with sun-damaged skin and actinic keratoses -- skin lesions that could develop into skin cancer -- on their faces. The participants applied 5 percent fluorouracil cream to their faces twice daily for two weeks. (MEDLINEplus)
Topical Skin Cancer Drug May Help With Wrinkles Jun 17, 2009
CHICAGO, Illinois (WUSA)-- A cream used to treat the early signs of skin cancer may also help with wrinkles, says a new study out of the University of Michigan. The study appears in the Archives of Dermatology. (W-USA News, DC)
A Skin Cancer Cream to Bust Wrinkles? Widely known for one effect, these nine drugs have surprising hidden uses. Jun 17, 2009
Skin Cancer Cream to Bust Wrinkles ... Skin Cancer Cream to Bust Wrinkles ... A cream used to treat the early signs of skin cancer may erase wrinkles and leave behind younger-looking skin, U.S. researchers said on Monday. (ABC News)
Lotions May Make Skin Problems Worse Jun 17, 2009
"UVA rays cause sunburn, but UVB rays cause signs of aging and even skin cancer. Look for 'UVA/UVB' or 'broad band' on the bottle," she says. Adkins adds that alphahydroxy acids are also important. (Click2Houston, TX)
Study: Men's lifestyle may be a killer Jun 16, 2009
"After taking out the effect of age, men were significantly more likely than women to die from every one of the specific types of cancer considered and, apart from melanoma (skin cancer), they were also significantly more likely to develop the disease," said David Forman for the NCIN.. The analysis looked at the number of cancer deaths in the UK in 2007 and the number of new cases of cancer to have occurred in 2006, broken down by disease types. (MSNBC -- Health)
Get Your Glow On This Summer Jun 16, 2009
There are more than one million skin cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Learn how to protect your skin this summer and still get a great looking tan. Dr. Debbye Turner reports. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Common skin cancer drug smoothes wrinkles: study Jun 16, 2009
CHICAGO (Reuters) A cream used to treat the early signs of skin cancer may erase wrinkles and leave behind younger-looking skin, U.S. researchers said on Monday ... Actinic keratoses are caused by years of sun damage and can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, one of the two most common types of skin cancer that represent more than 1 million new cases each year ... types of skin cancer. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Unprotective Sunglasses? Jun 6, 2009
Lindsey Benoit was shocked when she was recently diagnosed with skin cancer near the bridge of her nose ... June D'Amato, 61, said years of sun exposure led to the skin cancer on her eyelid ... "With skin cancer it's your cumulative exposure; the sooner you wear glasses the more protection you're going to have," said Dr. Marc Werner of the Stahl Eye Center on Long Island. (WCAX.com, VT)
Protecting Skin With "Edible Sunscreen" Jun 6, 2009
"Put it in yogurt or on top of a muffin. One teaspoon a week has been shown to cut the chance of squamous cell skin cancer by 30 percent. You could learn to like it for that number." ... "It works from the inside out to really reduce the chances of skin damage, inflammation due to sunburn and potentially skin cancer," she said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Experts say La Russa's Twitter suit was long shot Jun 6, 2009
Followers of a fake Ben Roethlisberger were told that the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has skin cancer. La Russa's lawsuit claimed that the fake Twitter account caused him "significant emotional distress," diluted and damaged the value of his name and implied that he endorses Twitter while diverting internet traffic from the animal rescue site he does endorse. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Free-standing cancer hospital being built on UH campus Jun 5, 2009
Inpatient and outpatient pods will include: gynecological oncology; breast cancer; gastrointestinal malignancies; skin cancer; lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia; bone marrow transplant; lung/esophageal cancers; prostate, bladder and kidney; and hematology disorders. Office space will be grouped according to teams of physicians, nurses, and other health providers for each subspecialty. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
FDA Approves New Drug for Cancer in... Jun 5, 2009
Skin Cancer Percentages. Skin cancer tumors occur 6 times more often in dogs, than they do in cats and up to 34 times more often than they do in people. (Suite101.com)
Ortho Biotech Oncology Research & Development announces collaboration with National Cancer Institute to develop novel cell therapies to treat cancer Jun 5, 2009
Remarkable responses to this therapy have been observed in patients with malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer that ranks sixth among U.S. men and seventh in U.S. women for the most commonly diagnosed cancer, according to the NCI. In recent years, Dr. Rosenberg's team pioneered a new technology in which T cells obtained from a patient's blood are genetically engineered to express receptors that give them specific immunity against cancer cells and then re-administered ... Skin cancer is the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Why Black People Need More Vitamin D Jun 5, 2009
But Americans arent exposed to as much sunlight as we used to beeither because were inside watching TV or hunched over computers or avoiding the sun to prevent skin cancer ... CHW: In general, people are exposed to the sun less, partly because of the risk of skin cancer ... Ironically, it's the prevalence of sunscreen that has contributed to such a massive increase in skin cancer in society, as most sunscreens block the type of UV rays that cause the body to produce vitamin D, while... (Slate)
Finding a balance: The yin and yang of Vitamin D Jun 4, 2009
"Sun exposure leads to skin cancer and skin aging," Dr. William Blankenship, a specialist in endocrinology at the Midlands Clinic at Dakota Dunes, said, while noting that such exposure is a critical source of Vitamin D. "There's always a push/pull, yin/yang, risk/benefit in sun exposure. So to simply say that people aren't getting enough sun and need to go out in the sun without sunscreen is not technically correct. You have to find the right balance.". His own personal recommendation:... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Skin lesion leads to new cancer forms Jun 4, 2009
WASHINGTON: Scientists at Brown University have revealed that sun-damaged rough patches on the skin, often pink and scaly, can lead to more forms of skin cancer than previously thought. They have found that skin lesions called actinic keratoses appear responsible for a larger spectrum of skin cancers ... During the study, the researchers looked at 169 patients who had a high risk for skin cancers. (India Times, India)
Funeral employee cuts legs off body which did not fit in coffin Jun 3, 2009
Mr Hines, 60, died in October 2004 of skin cancer, and his family picked out a standard-sized casket at the funeral home. Mrs Hines said her husband's body was shown from the chest up at his funeral. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies Jun 3, 2009
" For the study, some 8,000 questionnaires completed by childhood cancer survivors found that only 11.5 percent of those who were at high risk for a new cancer got colonoscopies; only 46 percent got mammograms; and only 27 percent got skin exams. "Care at a cancer center predicted increased surveillance for breast and skin cancer, but the majority of survivors get care from a family practitioner," said study author Dr. Paul Nathan, a staff oncologist with the Hospital for Sick Children in... (MEDLINEplus)
AstraZeneca, Merck collaborate on cancer treatment Jun 3, 2009
It faced a setback in 2007 after failing a midstage study focusing on advanced skin cancer. Merck's MK-2206 is in early-stage studies focusing in general on treating solid tumors. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Disgruntled Brown a no-show at Eagles workout Jun 3, 2009
Reid did not have an update on defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, who is on an indefinite leave of absence while undergoing treatment for skin cancer. The Eagles on Monday hired former Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart as a defensive assistant to help with the secondary while secondary coach fills in for Johnson. (ESPN -- Football News)
Clone cell cancer 'cure' hailed Jun 2, 2009
Scientists claim they have cured advanced skin cancer for the first time using the patient's own cells cloned outside the body ... While claiming this as a world first, the study authors pointed out that their technique applied only to a patient with a particular type of immune system and tumour type, and could work for only a small percentage of people with advanced skin cancer. (BBC News -- Health)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate rejects tax breaks to help seniors and small businesses Jun 2, 2009
EDUCATION LEGISLATION - The Education Committee's agenda included several other proposals including requiring all public high school students to study and demonstrate a general knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automatic external defibrillators as a prerequisite for graduation (S 208); mandating that all public school students receive an electrocardiogram prior to participation in an interscholastic athletic program (S 274); requiring all public schools to teach... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Child cancer survivors not getting needed tests Jun 2, 2009
Only 46 percent had had a mammogram within the previous two years, and only 27 percent had had a complete skin exam for skin cancer, the most common radiation-linked cancer in survivors. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
AstraZeneca, Merck Developing Cancer Drug Jun 2, 2009
It faced a setback in 2007 after failing a midstage study focusing on advanced skin cancer. . (Time.com)
Many Cancer Survivors Missing Needed Tests Jun 2, 2009
Less than half of the cancer survivors in the study received mammograms, colonoscopies or skin cancer screenings as often as recommended ... Only 46 percent had had a mammogram within the previous two years, and only 27 percent had had an exam for skin cancer, the most common radiation-linked cancer in survivors ... Researchers are less confident about the skin cancer numbers, because doctors may have done this exam without explicitly telling patients what they were checking. (Click2Houston, TX)
Vaccine Shows Therapeutic Promise Against Advanced Melanoma Jun 2, 2009
21, 2007) The addition of immunotherapy to chemotherapy for malignant skin cancer that has spread does not improve survival rates, researchers have found, and patients have more serious side effects, such as ... 28, 2005) Advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, can be successfully treated in some cases by vaccinating patients with tumor proteins. (Science Daily)
Zap! Wrinkles And Sun Spots Be Gone Jun 2, 2009
25, 2006) Facial skin resurfacing with lasers, an acid skin peel or a topical cream may reduce the number of precancerous skin lesions and lower the risk of developing skin cancer, according to a report in the. (June 5, 2006) Want to know a person's real age. (Science Daily)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
Skin Cancer and Other Risks Associated with Tanning ... The reality, however, is that each time you expose your skin to ultraviolet rays, whether from the sun or a tanning bed, you are drastically increasing your likelihood of developing skin cancer ... According to the American Cancer Society (2008), skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, more than a million new cases are diagnosed each year, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during his or her... (Suite101.com)
Hope for advanced melanoma drug Jun 2, 2009
Scientists say they have developed a drug that can treat the most deadly form of skin cancer in its most advanced, incurable stages ... This could not only help to shrink the skin cancer, but also delay its spread ... MELANOMA The most serious form of skin cancer Sun exposure is the main - and most preventable - risk factor, causing genetic damage to the skin Around one third of melanomas develop from normal moles The rest develop on areas of previously normal skin Warning signs include:Two... (BBC News -- Health)
Deadly skin cancer cases rising Jun 2, 2009
Binge tanning has caused the number of Britons diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer to top 10,000 each year, Cancer Research UK has said ... " She said most melanoma skin cancers were caused by over-exposure to UV rays given off by the sun and sunbeds. But crucially, most cases could be prevented if people took care not to redden or burn, especially if they have skin which is fair or freckly or has many moles. She added: "We advise people to enjoy the sun safely by spending time in... (BBC News -- Health)
Health Mythconceptions Jun 2, 2009
"If sunshine were so dangerous, how could Stone Age people have spent their entire lives outdoors, mostly naked, and not dropped like flies from skin cancer?" asks Meller ... "It will decrease your risk of skin cancer," he says. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
To Spread, Skin Cancer Attacks Immune Dendritic Cells Jun 1, 2009
New research shows that one of the most common types of skin cancer has learned such a trick, finding a way to disable apparently healthy dendritic cells, which then allow cancer cell nests to spread around them without calling T cells to the fight ... It is the second most common type of skin cancer, afflicting about 250,000 people in the United States in 2007. (Science Daily)
Sun-related health risks you should know about Jun 1, 2009
But now, those familiar cautions have some fresh research behind them including news of a damaging type of sunlight other than UVA and UVB, and discoveries that your height, bank account, and medication use may predict your risk of skin cancer ... Although much of the damage is repaired, eventually injury accumulates, Fisher warns and that can ultimately contribute to dark spots, wrinkles, roughness, or skin cancer ... Surprising links to skin cancerAffluence raises melanoma risk,... (MSNBC -- Health)
Encouraging First Data on New Targeted Treatment for Patients With Melanoma - the Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer Jun 1, 2009
In addition to a new and important chapter in the story of targeted therapy development in cancer, we are especially excited for our melanoma patients for whom there are few treatment options (Canada Newswire)
Promote Vitamin D Testing for Public Joint Canadian Tanning Association urges Canadian Cancer Society Jun 1, 2009
KELOWNA, BC, June 1 /CNW/ - In support of the 2nd annual Tan Awareness Week June 1-8, the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is asking the Canadian Cancer Society to encourage Canadians to check their vitamin D blood levels, the same way it encourages skin cancer screening ... "We are asking the Canadian Cancer Society to work in conjunction with the Canadian Dermatology Association during Sun Awareness Week June 8-14 to encourage and perform a simple blood spot test for vitamin D... (Canada Newswire)
Tanning addictsare still soaking up sun Jun 1, 2009
Sunbathing is such a die-hard habit that even the fear of skin cancer may not be a deterrent. One study found that 77 percent of people with a relative who'd been treated for skin cancer still tanned outside (and a mind-boggling 44 percent used tanning booths) ... Ever since I moved to L.A., I've realized people live in such fear of aging and skin cancer, with their big hats and daily SPF, to a degree that I never saw when I lived in New York, says Sally, 37, a television producer. (MSNBC -- Health)
SUNSCREEN NOT JUST SPF Jun 1, 2009
The truth about SPF. These numbers reflect how well a product screens out ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause burning and contribute to skin cancer ... An effective broad-spectrum sunscreen should contain one or more of those, says the Skin Cancer Foundation ... and a spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation. (USA Today)
Group: Climate Change Kills 300,000 A Year May 30, 2009
Allowing you to post your bvllsh*t without the inconvenience of a general human epidemic in skin cancer. Posted by ubrew12 at 7:59 PM : May 29, 2009. (CBS News)
