Skin Cancer Melanoma: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments Document List

Melanoma Skin Cancer Publications - (27 Articles)

• Millennials Fail to Understand Dangers of Tanning
  Millennials lack knowledge about importance of sunscreen and continue to tan outdoors in part because of low self-esteem and high rates of narcissism that fuel addictive tanning behavior.
  Author: Oregon State University
  Publish Date: 2018-04-25

• Mycosis Fungoides: A Type of Skin Cancer
  General information regarding Mycosis Fungoides including stages and current treatment options.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2016-02-05 - Updated: 2020-08-03

• Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Definition, Statistics, Risk Factors and Treatment
  Information regarding MCC an uncommon form of skin cancer that starts when Merkel cells grow out of control.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-02-20 - Updated: 2021-08-31

• Acral Melanomas: Skin Cancer That Killed Bob Marley
  Acral melanomas, the rare type of skin cancer that caused the death of Bob Marley, are genetically distinct from other types of skin cancer.
  Author: Cancer Research UK
  Publish Date: 2014-08-20 - Updated: 2021-11-14

• Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer and the Sun is Not the Only Cause of Melanoma
  You can also develop skin cancer from chemicals or poisons, scars or skin ulcers, use medicines or have conditions such as HIV that suppress the immune system.
  Author: National Cancer Institute
  Publish Date: 2014-06-28

• Effects of Sunlight and Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) on Human Skin
  In addition to certain genetic and metabolic disorders that are precipitated by UVR, there are many photosensitive diseases of unknown cause.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-03-07 - Updated: 2021-05-16

• Alternative to Amputation for Patients with Advanced Skin Cancer
  Northwestern Medicine oncologists are now offering an alternative approach that focuses on saving the limb while eliminating or shrinking the cancer, and may avoid the need for radical surgery altogether.
  Author: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  Publish Date: 2011-12-16 - Updated: 2021-11-11

• Indoor Tanning Tax Imposed
  Clear and compelling evidence that tanning bed use increases the risk of developing all forms of skin cancer.
  Author: American Academy of Dermatology
  Publish Date: 2011-07-01 - Updated: 2022-02-22

• Approval of New Melanoma Therapy
  The drug will be used to treat melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
  Author: Melanoma Research Foundation
  Publish Date: 2011-03-30

• Yervoy Ipilimumab Treatment for Late Stage Skin Cancer
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Yervoy (ipilimumab) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
  Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  Publish Date: 2011-03-28 - Updated: 2022-05-02

• Skin Cancer in America: Facts and Statistics
  Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types, and also the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are over one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the US..
  Author: Milt Rodriguez
  Publish Date: 2011-01-28 - Updated: 2020-01-17

• New Approaches to Skin Cancer Prevention
  Annual Euromelanoma Day campaign is designed to prevent skin cancer among the general public.
  Author: University of Gothenburg
  Publish Date: 2010-10-22

• Factors Associated with Seeking Skin Cancer Screening
  Survey of skin cancer screening shows women more likely to seek screening because of a skin lesion family history of skin cancer or concern about sun exposure.
  Author: AMA and Archives Journals
  Publish Date: 2010-10-20

• Earlier Detection of Melanoma Advances
  Development of substance to enhance the visibility of skin cancer cells during scans.
  Author: American Chemical Society
  Publish Date: 2010-08-12 - Updated: 2020-01-17

• All Over Sun Tan is a Myth
  Consistent all-over tan may be impossible to achieve as some body areas are much more resistant to tanning.
  Author: University of Edinburgh
  Publish Date: 2010-08-03

• Vaccine Hope for Skin Cancer
  New vaccine targets tumor cells without damaging healthy tissue and could be successful in treating patients with malignant melanoma.
  Author: Professor Lindy Durrant
  Publish Date: 2010-05-26

• Checking Your Skin for Warning Signs of Skin Cancer
  Warning signs of skin cancer and seeing a health-care provider for a skin cancer screening.
  Author: American Academy of Dermatology
  Publish Date: 2010-05-17 - Updated: 2014-01-17

• Sun and Skin Cancer Awareness
  More than 76500 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer registered in the UK each year.
  Author: AXA PPP
  Publish Date: 2010-05-08 - Updated: 2010-10-13

• Tanning Bed Legislation
  Correlation between ultraviolet exposure via tanning beds and malignant melanoma and squamous cell cancer.
  Author: Boston University Medical Center
  Publish Date: 2010-03-23

• Mucosal Melanoma - Facts and Information
  Mucosal melanoma are lesions that may be blue to black in color with irregular borders.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2010-03-13

• How Sunlight Causes Skin Cells to Turn Cancerous
  New study by researchers could lead to alternative treatments that would shrink skin cancer tumors with drugs.
  Author: Loyola University Health System
  Publish Date: 2010-01-15

• Skin Cancer Risk for 250 Thousand Children Using Sunbeds
  Serious risk of developing malignant melanoma skin cancer using sunbeds or tanning beds.
  Author: BMJ-British Medical Journal
  Publish Date: 2009-11-13

• Skin Cancer Study Uncovers New Tumor Suppressor Gene
  National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a gene that suppresses tumor growth in melanoma the deadliest form of skin cancer.
  Author: NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute
  Publish Date: 2009-03-29 - Updated: 2010-06-27

• Skin Cancer Myths
  Looks at some skin cancer myths with Baby Boomers starting to show signs of being the largest generation with skin cancer.
  Author: Sandra Morris
  Publish Date: 2009-02-21

• Skin Cancer and Melanoma Treatment Methods
  Today Skin cancer and Melanoma can be treated by a number of means provided the cancer is caught early.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-02-21 - Updated: 2010-10-13

• Melanoma: ABCDE and The Ugly Duckling
  Melanomas may only account for 4% of all skin cancer, however they comprise 74% of all skin cancer related deaths.
  Author: Bruce Kaler M.D.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-21 - Updated: 2020-01-17

• Tadpoles May Help With Skin Cancer Detection
  Uncontrolled movement of pigment cells has been linked to cancer in humans and frogs meaning skin cancer detection and prevention may be improved.
  Author: Kirsten Whittaker
  Publish Date: 2009-02-21 - Updated: 2010-09-06