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Lymphedema associated with greater skin cancer risk
New research from the Mayo Clinic suggests patients with lower-limb lymphedema had twice the risk of developing skin cancer than patients...
John Evans
Nov 10, 20231 min read


Study identifies ‘sunscreen paradox’
The use of sunscreen may be accelerating melanoma and skin cancer rates because patients see sunscreen as a ‘permission slip to tan,’...
Allan Ryan
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Researchers confirm the link between balding and skin cancer
Researchers from QIMR Berghofer have uncovered new evidence that explores the trend that people with hair loss can be more susceptible to...
John Evans
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Findings may set stage for melanoma vaccine
A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center has outlined how melanoma metastasis occurs through the formation of...
Allan Ryan
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Researchers investigate why some skin cancers stop responding to therapy at end of life
Changes in the order, structure, and number of copies of tumour DNA could be the reason some skin cancers ultimately resist treatment,...
Allan Ryan
Jun 5, 20232 min read


DNA mutations that lead to skin cancer seen in normal looking skin
So-called ‘normal looking’ skin can still harbour sun-damaged DNA mutations that can contribute to the development of skin cancer,...
Allan Ryan
May 15, 20232 min read


Australian GPs managing more skin cancer
More general practitioners (GPs) are managing skin cancer patients in Australia, according to a national survey in that country. The...
John Evans
May 5, 20232 min read


Genetic contribution to late-stage cancer treatment resistance identified
New research has identified some factors that may lead to some skin cancers no longer responding to treatment. Published in Cancer...
John Evans
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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