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'Virtual Biopsy' Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Folks with a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion often have to endure a scalpel or shaver so their doctor can cut off a sample to send in for biopsy.
But a new, noninvasive “virtual biopsy” might soon allow doctors to instead scan the spot to determin...
Military Service Can Bring Melanoma Danger
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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U.S. military veterans, especially those who served in the Air Force, are at high risk for one of the deadliest skin cancers, melanoma.
The risk owes to work hazards associated with service in countries near the equator where ultraviolet (UV) levels are higher.
...
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes the first cellular therapy approved to treat this form of solid tumor cancer.
“...
Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2024
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MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay New) -- Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, announced Monday that she has been diagnosed with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.
"I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form o...
FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- The first medical device powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help doctors catch skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Although not meant to be used as a primary screening tool, t...
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.
But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the
New Melanoma Treatment Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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A new melanoma vaccine has shown its mettle in battling the deadly skin cancer in a new trial.
People with advanced melanomas who received the vaccine plus Merck's cancer drug Keytruda were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return after three years than those w...
UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (Healthday News) -- New data from two United Nations agencies shows that millions of workers toiling under the sun's glare is fueling skin cancer cases around the world.
Nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by occupational e...
Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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The ability to detect skin cancer using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved.
New research presented Wednesday at a medical conference in Berlin shows that this AI technology now has a 100% detection rate for melanoma, the most serious form of skin ...
Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Harmful "forever" chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women.
A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely to have b...
Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Reality TV star and wellness coach Teddi Mellencamp announced on Instagram Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with yet another melanoma.
This is Mellencamp's 12th or 13th melanoma, she said, noting in an
Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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It's already known that the “healthy glow” of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells.
But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disrupt the skin's microbiome, altering the populations of bacteria that live on the skin in ways th...
Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.
Researchers in Australia fou...
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer.
An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and this summer's record-high temperatures.
“Vitamin D is ...
Melanoma an Even More Deadly Disease in Black Men
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Black men are more likely to die of melanoma, new research shows, and one reason why may be the unusual places where the deadly skin cancer is likely to show up on their bodies.
Even though the disease is more common in white men, the new report shows that Black men are ...
'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.
Browning lotions work with the sun's UV rays to darken skin faster.
“It is important to know that a tan is never consi...
Don't Get (Sun)Burned This 4th of July Weekend
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn.
As Americans prepare to celebrate July 4 with parades, swimming and cookouts, the American Academy of Dermatology offers some tips ...
Protect Your Baby From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2023
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Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermat...
Men: Here Are the Health Screenings You Need
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.
So, how can you tell if a health screening or preventive care appointment is right for you?
Tips to Checking Your Skin for Skin Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2023
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Skin cancer can pop up anywhere on your skin, including the soles of your feet and even under your fingernails.
That's what happened to Isabel Lievano, who was diagnosed with melanoma when her dermatologist determined that a persistent black spot under her fingernail was...
The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.
This guide will outline the key women's ...
Summer's Near: What's the Best Sunscreen for You?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.
UCLA Health offers some tips for picking the best type and SPF level.
Getting sunburned just five times in a lifetime doubles the risk of getting melanoma, the most serious skin c...
Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.
Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cancer.
Melanoma affects over 1 million Americans, and its ...
Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Boosts Survival for People Battling Advanced Melanoma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient's tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show.
Each dose of the vaccine, called mRNA-4157/V940, is crafted based on the unique geneti...
Hugh Jackman Urges Sunscreen Use After Skin Cancer Scare
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.
Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter accou...
President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden's chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma.
“All cancerous tissue was successfully removed,” the president's doctor,
Timing of Melanoma Immunotherapy Could Be Key to Outcomes: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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A tweak in timing may make an immune-system therapy much more effective for patients undergoing surgery for advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial has found.
Researchers showed that giving the therapy — a drug called Keytruda (pembrolizumab) — both before and after ...
Laser Treatment Might Help Prevent Common Forms of Skin Cancer
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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A cosmetic laser treatment that promises to erase wrinkles, scars, age spots and sun damage may also prevent the return of some skin cancers, a new, small study suggests.
Researchers found that in patients who had basal or squamous cell skin cancers, nonablative fractio...
Could UV Light From Nail Polish Dryers Cause Cancer?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Getting a gel manicure may be less safe than many think.
Researchers say the nail polish dryers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to cure the gel polish emit possibly dangerous rays. These rays might lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells, the...
Jill Biden to Have Lesion Above Right Eye Removed
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2023
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First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday morning to have a lesion removed from above her right eye.
The lesion was discovered during routine skin cancer screening, the president's physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a
Moderna, Merck Report on Promising Melanoma Vaccine
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Two pharmaceutical companies said Tuesday that they have made notable progress with a vaccine that could prevent melanoma.
Moderna, well known for its work on the COVID vaccine, and Merck, which makes the cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda,
Melanoma Patients Who Fail Standard Meds May Have Another Option
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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An experimental therapy that uses the body's own immune system cells may beat a standard treatment for patients with advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial finds.
Researchers found that the therapy doubled the amount of time melanoma patients lived without their sk...
Certain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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While melanoma remains the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research has found that a subset of patients with early disease are at very low risk of dying.
These particular patients may not face the same prognosis that is typically associated with melanoma, and they ...
Khloe Kardashian Has 'Incredibly Rare' Tumor Removed From Her Face
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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Celebrity Khloe Kardashian announced Tuesday that she had survived a second bout of skin cancer, this time on her face.
Kardashian said her “incredibly rare” tumor was removed...
Football Great Terry Bradshaw Describes Battle Against Two Kinds of Cancer
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- October 4, 2022
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Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw revealed Sunday that he has been treated for two different types of cancer in the past year.
New Treatment Approach Boosts Odds Against 2 Types of Skin Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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Skin cancer patients appear to fare better if they receive immunotherapy before their cancers are surgically removed, a pair of clinical trials show.
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.
Many Gen Z Americans Have Sun Safety All Wrong
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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You might think everyone knows by now to protect against the sun's rays, but many Gen Zers apparently haven't gotten the message.
In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy of Dermatology, many of these 18- to 25-year-olds were unaware of the risks f...
Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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You've added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of
Veterans at Higher Risk of Deadly Skin Cancers
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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U.S. veterans are at higher risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than most Americans, and new research finds they are also more likely to have advanced-stage disease when it's detected.
Skin Biopsy? Here Are Tips on Wound Care
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2022
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A skin biopsy is often used to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions.
It involves the removal of a small amount of skin, which is examined under a microscope. Afterwards, you'll need to...
Newer Sunscreens Can Better Match Your Skin Tone
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2022
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Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.
"The lighter a person's skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer," said Dr. Henry Li...
People With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study
- March 22, 2022
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Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.
Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the...
Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Odds for Rare Neurological Disorder
- March 3, 2022
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People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found.
"Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop
Women at Higher Odds for Side Effects From Some Cancer Treatments
- February 15, 2022
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Gender differences extend to cancer treatments, with women having a higher risk of severe side effects from certain treatments than men, a new study finds.
Previous research concluded women tend to have more side effects from chemotherapy, and this new paper shows the sa...
Drug Combo Boosts Outcomes for Advanced Melanoma
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2022
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For people newly diagnosed with advanced melanoma, a combination of two immunotherapy drugs can double the amount of time their cancer remains progression-free, a clinical trial has found.
The treatment combines two drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors. One, calle...
Could a High-Fiber Diet Help Boost Cancer Survival?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2021
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People undergoing immune-boosting therapy for advanced melanoma may respond better if they eat a high-fiber diet, a new study hints.
Researchers said much more study is needed, but their initial findings -- in both melanoma patients and lab mice -- suggest that
Do Immune-Based Cancer Drugs Work Better in Men?
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- December 3, 2021
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Women are two times more likely than men to die after receiving a combination of cancer immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, but it's not clear if that difference is due to side effects or because the treatment isn't working, researchers say.
This new class ...
A Routine Skin Check Could Save Your Life
- November 27, 2021
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It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives.
While encouraging people to do routine self-exams, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shares some case studies that led to important discoveries.
Richard Danzer, of West Palm Beach, Fla., found a large, pain...
Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study
- Ernie Mundell
- November 18, 2021
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Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?
A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "wa...