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Nov 25, 20192 min read

Genes show how much sun exposure could lead to melanoma

For those at high genetic risk, sun exposure in childhood is a strong contributing factor while people at low genetic risk develop melanoma

Nov 20, 20191 min read

Identifying hyperhotspots in genome could be key in preventative skin cancer treatment

A new study has identified areas in the human genome that are more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.

Nov 13, 20191 min read

Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

New research has pointed to a link between bariatric surgery and a patient’s likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma

Nov 4, 20193 min read

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

Past models of the disease suggested that sunlight was a major risk factor for melanoma, but current research argues that the triggers are a

Oct 16, 20191 min read

Study Finds Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign to Be Effective

A new study has provided evidence that skin cancer prevention campaigns may be effective in reducing melanoma.

Oct 2, 20191 min read

Study: Combination of Two Immunotherapies Brings Advanced Melanoma Survival Rate up to 50% for First

By combining two existing therapies, researchers found that they have been able to stop or reverse the progression of advanced melanoma.

Sep 16, 20191 min read

B-lymphocytes play essential role in immune response to melanoma

The B-cell subtype is able to support immune responses against melanoma cells, thereby significantly increasing the success of immunotherapi

Aug 26, 20192 min read

Researchers discover how the sun damages the skin barrier

The study aimed to uncover which kind of ultraviolet radiation is the worst for the skin and how the sun damages it

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