We’re getting a better idea of how moles turn into melanoma, and environment is key
The genetic changes that drive the emergence of skin cancer seem to be caused by environmental factors.
Tag: melanoma
AI is better at diagnosing skin cancer than even some of the best human experts
We're about to witness a paradigm shift in how diseases are being diagnosed.
New melanoma blood test could be a game changer for early detection
Next up -- clinical trials.
Dangerous or not? Scientists uncover the connection between skin moles and melanoma
There is a long-lasting debate dividing the cancer researchers community over the point at which a skin lesion is considered ...
Modified herpes virus used to treat skin cancer
A new clinical trial from the UK brings exciting results as a modified strain of the herpes virus has been ...
New Cancer Treatment Dissolves a Woman’s Tumor in 3 Weeks
You hear about potential cancer treatments all the time, and despite significant and remarkable improvements, we're still miles away from ...
The skin gets damaged by UV light even in the dark, ironically as it may seem
Contrary to popular belief, much of the damage inflicted to the skin by harmful ultraviolet (UV) light occurs hours after ...
Five or more blistering sunburns before the age of 20 increase melanoma risk by 80 percent
The risk of possibly the most dangerous type of cancer out there, melanoma, is greatly increased by exposure to sun ...
Cancer vaccine with 50% regression rate in mice enters clinical trial
A cross-disciplinary team of scientists at Harvard that developed a novel type of vaccine for treating melanoma - the most ...
Redheads may have more fun, but are more prone to cancer
Researchers have shown that it's genes, and not the Sun which increases the risk of melanoma in redheads. Doctors ...