Skin Cancer News

Tanning Beds Classified as “Carcinogenic to Humans” (July 29, 2009)

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) now classifies tanning beds and other UV-emitting tanning devices as Group 1 carcinogens, meaning that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that these devices cause cancer in humans.[1] Use of... Continue Reading

An Unhealthy Glow (March 27, 2009)

An Unhealthy Glow Indoor tanning is a $5 billion–per–year industry that’s marketed itself as safe and even beneficial. The truth may not be so sunny. By Kari Bohlke, ScD Each year in the United States, an estimated 28 million people visit an indoor... Continue Reading

Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know Now (March 27, 2009)

Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know Now Although many cases of skin cancer are curable, others are not. Prevention and early detection are the keys to good outcomes. By Kari Bohlke, ScD Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States,... Continue Reading

Moh’s Micrographic Surgery More Effective than Excision for Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face (March 8, 2009)

Moh’s Micrographic Surgery More Effective than Excision for Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face Moh’s micrographic surgery (MMS) for the treatment of recurrent basal cell carcinoma (rBCC) of the face results in fewer recurrences than... Continue Reading

What Every Woman Should Know About Cancer Screening (February 6, 2009)

By Jennifer Maxon, RN Over the past several decades, long-term cancer survival rates have been on the rise.1 These improved outcomes are largely credited to screening measures for certain types of cancers. In general, cancer that can be detected and... Continue Reading

Cancer Vaccines: Stimulating the Immune System to Attack Cancer (February 6, 2009)

As the age of personalized medicine approaches, the look and feel of cancer treatment may change dramatically. What if, rather than receiving one-size-fits all anticancer drugs, patients were treated with specially formulated treatments made to target... Continue Reading

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips from the Skin Cancer Foundation (February 6, 2009)

The development of skin cancer is certainly a risk for any individual, but particularly for those of us who spend time in the outdoors. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that by taking certain steps to protect yourself from the sun, you can... Continue Reading

How to Recognize Early Signs of Skin Cancer (February 6, 2009)

Any changes to your skin should be discussed promptly with your healthcare provider. In particular, the following lists of abnormalities may be signs of nonmelanoma skin cancer or melanoma. Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer:1 A sore that does not heal.  Areas... Continue Reading

Nonsurgical Approaches to Treatment of Skin Cancer (February 6, 2009)

Surgery remains the treatment of choice for most patients, but other options are available. Each year in the U.S., more than 1,000,000 people are diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers.1 Unlike melanoma, these types of skin cancer are... Continue Reading

What is Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer? (February 6, 2009)

Skin cancer is often divided into two broad categories: melanoma and nonmelanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancer refers to several different types of skin cancer, but the most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma... Continue Reading