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New Drug Extends Lives of Melanoma Patients
A new drug that revs up the immune system to attack cancer cells extended the lives of people with advanced melanoma by an average of nearly four months in late-stage testing.
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Tanning Beds Triple Melanoma Risk
Regular use of tanning beds triples or even quadruples the risk of developing melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, new research finds.
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Sun Exposure While Driving Linked to Cancer
The sunlight that comes into the driver's side of cars in the U.S. may contribute to the development of skin cancers on the left side of the face and body, a new study shows.
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FDA Panel: New Tanning Bed Restrictions Needed
An FDA advisory panel recommends strict controls on tanning beds: adult-only age restriction, a ban on use by very pale-skinned people, and a user registry paid for by user fees.
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U.S. Sees Spike in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
In thinking about skin cancer, the deadliest form, melanoma, often comes to mind. But a new study suggests the importance of focusing on less lethal types as well.
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Melanoma Cases on the Rise
While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.
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Radiation Cuts Odds Melanoma Will Recur
Radiation treatment cuts the risk that melanoma will come back in people at high risk for recurrence, a new study suggests.
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Some IBD Drugs May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or IBD may be at an increased risk for getting skin cancer, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting in San Diego.
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New Drug Shrinks Skin Cancer Tumors
An experimental drug appears to dramatically and rapidly shrink deadly skin cancer tumors, researchers report.
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