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Melanoma Drug Approved by the FDA

Last summer we reported how a drug called ipilimumab gave skin cancer researchers hope that there was something doctors could do for patients suffering from advanced melanoma. The original study, published in the August 2010 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, showed that advanced melanoma patients who received ipilimumab and a... Read more Chevron

posted 03/28/2011, comments (0)|

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The Controversial Link Between UV Nail Lamps and Skin Cancer

Most women regard getting a manicure as a time to relax and to get some much needed pampering. What is not on most women’s minds when they visit a salon is that the UV lamps used for drying their nails might be upping their risk for skin cancer. Yet this is exactly what some dermatologists are concerned about. Dr. Deborah MacFarlane,... Read more Chevron

posted 03/21/2011, comments (0)|

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Do Airport Body Scanners Up Your Risk for Skin Cancer?

There have been a lot of changes to the way we experience air travel. Every time I fly it seems they have changed the rules. They have rules about the liquids and gels you bring on board, they want you to take off your shoes while going through security, and now they have new body scanners you are required to go through unless you want a pat... Read more Chevron

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Skin Cancer Prevention Apps

It seems there is an app for everything these days. I have been writing on Health Central about various medical apps to help patients. I have found some great apps to help people who suffer from depression. There are also apps to help people who have anxiety disorders. There are apps for parents of special needs children. And there are... Read more Chevron

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Side Effects of Using Topical Chemotherapy Creams

A number of our members here on SkinCareConnection ask about the use of topical chemotherapy creams to treat precancerous lesions such as actinic keratoses or superficial skin cancers. These topical chemotherapy creams include Efudex (fluorouracil) Carac (fluorouracil), and Imiquimod cream (which goes by the brand names of Aldara or a... Read more Chevron

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