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Cancer :: Certain types of cancer becoming more common

Nation-wide statistics indicate that while some types of cancer are occurring less frequently, the rates of others are still surging upward. According to a new study published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, incidence of skin cancer is climbing in both sexes — more men are facing prostate cancer, while more women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Cancers showing a decrease in incidence in both sexes include lung, stomach and colon cancers.

Skin Cancer :: Green leafy vegetables reduce skin cancer risk

An 11 year study conducted by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research has concluded that eating leafy greens such as spinach may be as important as wearing sunscreen, protective clothing and a hat in the prevention of skin cancer, highlighting the importance of eating a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Stem Cell :: Long-term cancer risk follows stem cell transplant recipients

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients face a significant long-term risk for developing a second cancer, particularly if they were older at the time of transplant or received stem cells from a female donor, according to a new study.

Melanoma :: Marathon runners have skin cancer risk

The runners had significantly more signs of non-melanoma skin cancer compared with age- and sex-matched controls, reported Christina M. Ambros-Rudolph, M.D., Medical University of Graz, and colleagues, in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

Skin Cancer :: Signal protein shows promise for blocking tumor promoters in skin cells

A protein with the ironic name “Srcasm” can counteract the effects of tumor-promoting molecules in skin cells, according to new research by investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Using animal models, the researchers discovered that Srcasm acts like a brake in epithelial cells, preventing uncontrolled cell growth caused by a family of proteins called Src kinases. This finding, published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, suggests a target for future gene therapy to treat skin, head, neck, colon, and breast cancers.

Cancer :: British scientists invented a patch skin cancer patients

A light-emitting patch invented by British scientists could lead to home treatment for skin cancer patients.

Skin Cancer :: Skin cancer prevention – beachgoers accurately report their sun habits

Adult beachgoers participating in a research study accurately report their sun habits, including sunscreen use and clothing worn on the beach, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The skin cancer cutaneous melanoma has become much more common and deadly in the United States over the past few decades, according to background information in the article.

Skin Cancer :: New technique to diagnose skin cancer spread – photoacoustic detection

In the future doctors may be able to detect the spread of cancer by simply listen for it, researchers reported on Tuesday. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia said they used a technique called photoacoustic detection to pick up the characteristic vibrations of melanoma cells in the blood.

Skin Cancer :: Alternative Treatment Options for Skin Cancer

If you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. Even regular medical attention is no substitute for exercising good skin care habits.

Health :: Clean surgical wounds don’t need antibiotic cream

An ointment containing the antibiotic mupirocin does not speed healing or prevent infection when applied to clean surgical wounds before the wound is sealed, research suggests. In fact, the ointment may increase the risk of skin edge necrosis (death), an Australian research team found.