ASCO: Herpes-Derived Tx for Melanoma?
Intralesional injection of an oncolytic therapy significantly increased the durable response rate in advanced melanoma compared with a control therapy, according to results of a
Category: Skin Cancer
GSK Melanoma Drugs Add to Tally of U.S. Drug Approvals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light to Tafinlar and Mekinist late on Wednesday, bringing the tally of new drugs approved by
Schumer Asks FDA To Approve More Effective Sunscreens
With summer around the corner, and more warm weather pushing more people to enjoy the outdoors, Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for the Food and
Melanoma Drugs Extend Life For Some Patients
Researchers will present studies of three promising melanoma therapies today, part of a wave of new treatments for the most aggressive forms of the disease.
GMA, TODAY, Dr. Oz, Others Help Mark Melanoma Monday
The Academy kicked off another Skin Cancer Awareness Month with a very successful SPOT Orange™ on Melanoma Monday® campaign on Monday, May 6 thanks to
The High Price of Tanning
Elissa Campbell started tanning when she was 16. She couldn’t stand the pale skin left to her by her Scottish heritage. Sometimes, she’d slather on
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Raises Your Risk Of Melanoma By 37%
The findings were presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2013 conference in Orlando, Fla., showing that found IBD could pose a 37 percent higher risk for developing
Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the
European Sunscreen Roadblock on U.S. Beaches
European Sunscreen Roadblock on U.S. Beaches Karen Spear needed a passport to discover the sunscreens she wanted. Ms. Spear, a school psychologist in New York
Consumer Watchdog: Most Sunscreens Meet FDA Standards, Questionable SPF Ratings Persist
Consumer Watchdog: Most Sunscreens Meet FDA Standards, Questionable SPF Ratings Persist Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store
The Hollywood Tan Loses its Luster
The tan is fading from fashion. A coppertone complexion — achieved the fake way, through lotions, sprays and powders — isn’t looking so fresh this
Sunscreen: Tips, Tricks and What to Know Before you Apply
As the weather heats up, it’s time to slather on extra sunscreen to protect your skin. But what kind is best? Is it safe? An
