5 Myths About The Sun
The sun makes all of us feel good, yet too much may be harmful to health. Here are 5 commonly…
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June 29, 2011
Mole Removal Does Not Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
A recent article has a dermatologist warning that when it comes to skin cancer, removing skin moles don't work. Monitoring…
June 24, 2011
Two Drugs Show Promise in Advanced Melanoma
As reported in an article in the New York Times, two new drugs have been found to prolong the lives…
June 6, 2011
Yervoy (Ipilimumab) Offers New Hope For Melanoma
The FDA has recently approved Bristol-Myers Squibb’s drug Yervoy (ipilimumab), which helps to treat metastatic or late-stage melanoma, the most…
April 5, 2011
Skincare Spotlight on Moles
Introduction to Moles Moles, also known as nevi, are small, colored spots on the skin made up of clusters of…
February 14, 2011
Tanning Beds Boost Melanoma Risk, Study Finds
A new study has found that indoor tanning greatly increases one's risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin…
June 4, 2010
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer: Know The Facts
It's that time of year again (the sun is shining more strongly...) and while I've outlined the ABCs of skin…
June 3, 2010
10 Summer Skin Myths: Busted
According to Dr Barry Powell, UK National Director on Skin Cancer ‘The number of people being diagnosed with a malignant…
June 29, 2009
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Sunscreen: Are You Using Enough?
With growing awareness regarding the role that the sun plays in developing skin cancers, including melanoma, you’d think that most…
June 22, 2009
Melanoma – Deadly Skin Cancer – On The Rise
An article in today’s online edition of Mercury News reports that melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased…
March 6, 2009
ABC of Skin Cancer and Mole Detection
Moles typically manifest by the time a person reaches their early twenties and in most instances, there's usually nothing to…
July 25, 2008