Swedish studies indicate that a drug that is activated by light exposure may be the answer for tens of thousands of skin cancer patients. The new drug, that Orebo University researchers have developed is based on the use of "photo-dynamic therapy," a somewhat established light therapy being used for a variety of skin conditions.
This new therapy entails the drug being taken into the cell, and then after what is called reorganization in the cell, light activation leads to chemical...
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You can wear a patch to quit smoking, a patch to fend of pregnancy, and pretty soon, youll be able to wear a patch to treat depression. Emsam, an... Read more »
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MelanomaMelanoma accounts for only 5% of all skin cancers, yet it results in most of the skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer... Read more »
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According to the American Cancer Societythe lifetime risk of getting melanoma is about 2% (1 in 50) for whites, 0.1% (1 in 1,000) for blacks, and... Read more »
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PreventionThe best way to lower your risk of skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun and UV light. That means avoiding excess sun exposure,... Read more »
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Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the outer layers of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in... Read more »
Skin cancer has many forms Most people know to protect themselves from skin cancer. But what many don't realize is that there are different forms of skin cancer with different symptoms and risk factors. Some of these cancers even attack certain...
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