http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/basal-cell-cancer-of-the-skin-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:31:45 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/red-hair-pigment-may-increase-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer-119235-1.htm Fair skin is associated with increased risk of skin cancer. However, recent animal studies reveal that factors other than UV radiations are involved in increasing the risk of melanoma in fair-skinned people with red hair. Dr. David Fisher, chief of dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and his team had previously experimented with genetically modified mice and bfound that mice with pheomelanin, pigment responsible for red hair, still had high incidence of melanoma even in the absence of UV radiations....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/red-hair-pigment-may-increase-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer-119235-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-skin-cancer-and-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-identified-119064-1.htm According to a recent study people who have skin cancer are at a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin cancer. The study involved 1,102 people with an average age of 79 who did not have dementia at the start of the study. The participants were followed for an average of 3.7 years. At the start of the study, 109 people reported that they had skin cancer in the past. During the study, 32 people developed ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-skin-cancer-and-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-identified-119064-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-class-of-drugs-for-skin-cancer-successfully-tested-in-humans-118792-1.htm A new class of drugs that can target a rouge protein responsible for proliferation of skin cancer has been successfully tested in humans, a new study reveals. The research involves the drug Dz13, a targeted molecular therapy, which was developed at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and has now been found to be safe in a clinical trial of patients with the common skin cancer, basal-cell carcinoma. "This is the first report of a drug of this type to be used in humans," says UNSW Medicine's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-class-of-drugs-for-skin-cancer-successfully-tested-in-humans-118792-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-strategies-to-reduce-the-risk-of-skin-cancer-118710-1.htm A coordinated approach is required to prevent skin cancer by using indoor tanning devices. Evidence has shown that use of indoor tanning devices increases the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, and these papers discuss approaches that could help reduce use of indoor tanning devices and prevent future incidence of skin cancers. Melanoma is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among adolescents and young adults in the United States. Skin cancer is an urgent public health problem, with treatment costing an estimated (Dollor) 1....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-strategies-to-reduce-the-risk-of-skin-cancer-118710-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-tips-to-prevent-skin-cancer-118445-1.htm Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) has listed down six tips for prevention and early detection of melanoma. When left untreated, melanoma is the most dangerous and aggressive form of skin cancer, accounting for more than 9,000 of the 12,000-plus skin cancer deaths each year. "While SCCA doctors have developed successful and innovative methods to treat skin cancer, the true fight against melanoma starts with the simple routines each of us do daily to protect our skin," said Dr. Kim ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-tips-to-prevent-skin-cancer-118445-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-survivors-shy-away-from-sunscreen-118440-1.htm A recent study has revealed that one fourth of skin cancer survivors do not wear sunscreen; some even continue to use tanning beds. In a recent survey carried out by the bAmerican Association for Cancer Research/b it was found that 27.3 percent of those who have had bmelanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer/b, do not use sunscreen. Besides this shocker, the study also revealed that 21.5 percent of them continue to use tanning beds, which have been proven to increase a person's risk ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-survivors-shy-away-from-sunscreen-118440-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/recommending-surgery-for-skin-cancer-among-elderly-patients-may-not-be-the-best-option-118359-1.htm Researchers suggest that recommending surgery for elderly patients suffering from skin cancer may not be the best option as they often suffer from complications from such surgeries and may not live long enough to benefit from the treatment. A new study led by UC San Francisco focused on the vexing problem of how best to handle skin cancers among frail, elderly patients. In the study sample, the researchers found that most non-melanoma skin cancers were typically treated surgically, regardless ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/recommending-surgery-for-skin-cancer-among-elderly-patients-may-not-be-the-best-option-118359-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-links-skin-cancer-to-future-risk-of-other-cancers-117848-1.htm A new study by US researchers published in this week's iPLOS Medicine/i finds white people who have types of skin cancer other than melanoma (non-melanoma skin cancer) may be at increased risk of having other forms of cancer in the future. The analysis, led by Dr. Jiali Han, an Associate Professor from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in the US, found that men and women with a history of non-melanoma skin cancers-the most common form of cancer in the United States and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-links-skin-cancer-to-future-risk-of-other-cancers-117848-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/transcription-factors-linked-to-skin-cancer-melanoma-research-117691-1.htm At the University of North Carolina, researchers have discovered that transcription factors regulating the levels of oxygen in the blood also play a role in the spread of the skin cancer melanoma. In research published April 8 in the iJournal of Clinical Investigation/i, a research team led by William Kim, MD, member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and graduate student and first author Sara Hanna, linked melanoma metastases to a pair of transcription factors known as HIF1 and HIF2....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/transcription-factors-linked-to-skin-cancer-melanoma-research-117691-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/english-speaking-hispanics-in-us-take-fewer-protections-against-skin-cancer-than-spanish-speaking-hispanics-117672-1.htm English-speaking Hispanics in the US were found to be more likely to put themselves at a risk for skin cancer and took fewer cancer protection practices compared to Spanish-speaking Hispanics, a new study conducted by researchers at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey reveals. Investigators say their findings show a need to consider linguistic acculturation - the way one adapts to the multiple languages to which he or she is exposed - in developing interventions for this population. The Cancer ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/english-speaking-hispanics-in-us-take-fewer-protections-against-skin-cancer-than-spanish-speaking-hispanics-117672-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-risk-lowered-in-women-with-prolonged-intake-of-aspirin-115637-1.htm Taking aspirin for a prolonged period could drastically reduce the risk of skin cancer n women, suggests a study recently published in the journal, Cancer. Dr Jean Tang, of Stanford University School of Medicine in California along with her team followed up the medical history of 59,806 Caucasian women aged between 50 and 79, enrolled in the study, for 12 years. Researchers took a note of aspirin intake and lifestyle of the women involved in the study. They also took into consideration the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-risk-lowered-in-women-with-prolonged-intake-of-aspirin-115637-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-gene-may-increase-risk-of-deadly-skin-cancer-115299-1.htm Obesity could be a precursor to one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer after researchers at University of Leeds found that a gene that is linked with obesity also increase the risk of malignant melanoma. The researchers analyzed the DNAs of more than 73,000 people, of whom over 13,000 were melanoma patients, and found that those who carried a modification in the FTO gene had a greater risk of developing melanoma compared to others. "This is the first time, to our knowledge, that this major ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-gene-may-increase-risk-of-deadly-skin-cancer-115299-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tattoo-inks-causing-complications-similar-to-skin-cancer-115283-1.htm An American dermatologist has claimed that new tattoo inks are leading to a number of skin problems, including allergic reactions and serious infections that mimic skin cancer. Tattoo ink's composition has changed dramatically over the years. In the past, metal salts, lead, cobalt and carbon were used in inks but today, many modern tattoo inks (especially intense reds and yellows) contain organic azo dyes with plastic-based pigments, which also have industrial uses in printing, textiles and car paint....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tattoo-inks-causing-complications-similar-to-skin-cancer-115283-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/older-men-to-screen-themselves-for-skin-cancer-115225-1.htm Men aged 50 and older are less likely to examine their skin for early signs of skin cancer and report a suspicious mole to a dermatologist, state studies. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY EXPERT: Information provided by Laura K. Ferris, MD, PhD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. LIFESAVING ADVICE: SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS SAVE LIVES: Recent research conducted by Dr. Ferris includes: 1....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/older-men-to-screen-themselves-for-skin-cancer-115225-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/triathlete-leanda-cave-tweets-about-her-diagnosis-of-skin-cancer-114833-1.htm Thirty-four-year-old triathlete, Leanda Cave, is a victim of skin cancer and has made this known to her fans on twitter and Facebook. The world remembers her for her victory in Hawaii in October where she won the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run distance. Speaking about her recent diagnosis of cancer, she said: "I was just diagnosed with a skin cancer this morning. Make sure you use sun screen and wear a hat people. Take sun protection seriously." Recently, she also spoke ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/triathlete-leanda-cave-tweets-about-her-diagnosis-of-skin-cancer-114833-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/milk-thistle-extract-protects-from-skin-cancer-113708-1.htm Milk thistle extract, Silibinin, protects against UV-induced skin cancer, says a new study. "When you have a cell affected by UV radiation, you either want to repair it or kill it, so that it cannot go on to cause cancer. We show that silibinin does both," said Rajesh Agarwal, co-programme leader of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Colorado University Cancer Centre. The first study worked with human skin cells subjected to UVA radiation, which makes up about 95 percent of the sun's radiation that reaches the Earth....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/milk-thistle-extract-protects-from-skin-cancer-113708-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-deadly-skin-cancer-spreads-into-other-parts-of-the-body-112501-1.htm Scientists have made another important discovery in understanding the process by which the gene mda-9/syntenin contributes to metastasis in melanoma (the spread of skin cancer). Published in the journal iCancer Research/i, the study demonstrated that mda-9/syntenin is a key regulator of angiogenesis, the process responsible for the formation of new blood vessels in tumors. Mda-9/syntenin was originally cloned in the laboratory of the study's lead author Paul B. Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D., Thelma ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-deadly-skin-cancer-spreads-into-other-parts-of-the-body-112501-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-risk-includes-more-than-uv-exposure-shows-genetic-data-111087-1.htm Though it's common knowledge that excessive UV exposure from sunlight raises your chances for skin cancer predicting whether someone will actually develop skin cancer remains difficult. Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison show that the risk for skin cancer involves numerous genetic factors including family history, ethnicity, and genetic variations specific to each individual in a new report. Using these factors, the researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-risk-includes-more-than-uv-exposure-shows-genetic-data-111087-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/master-regulator-important-for-skin-cancer-uncovered-110932-1.htm With the X-ray vision of DESY's light source DORIS, a research team has uncovered the molecular structure of a master regulator central to the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma. The results, published in the scientific journal "iGenes (and) Development/i", throw new light on the workings of the so-called Microphthalmia-associated Transcription Factor MITF, that is not only connected to skin cancer, but also to a variety of hereditary diseases where the production of the skin pigment ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/master-regulator-important-for-skin-cancer-uncovered-110932-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/moustaches-facial-hair-reduce-the-risk-of-skin-cancer-110491-1.htm Moustaches and facial hair have benefits well beyond aesthetics, as a new study has found that they can reduce the risk of skin cancer. Using dosimetric techniques - instruments that measure the skin and show the amount of radiation absorbed over a given period of time - scientists from the University of Southern Queensland discovered that people with facial hair had reduced their skin's exposure to the sun by about one-third, News.com.au reported. The results of this study said that the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/moustaches-facial-hair-reduce-the-risk-of-skin-cancer-110491-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/protein-inhibition-stops-spread-of-fatal-skin-cancer-110105-1.htm In laboratory experiments, melanoma differentiation associated gene-9 (mda-9) is found to eliminate metastasis of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer. With further research, the approach used by the scientists could lead to targeted therapies that stop metastasis in melanoma and potentially a broad range of additional cancers. The study was led by Paul B. Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D., Thelma Newmeyer Corman Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and program co-leader of Cancer Molecular Genetics ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/protein-inhibition-stops-spread-of-fatal-skin-cancer-110105-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-model-developed-to-predict-the-progression-of-skin-cancer-109778-1.htm UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have developed an innovative model for predicting the progression of skin cancer in patients. They were led by Dr. Sean Morrison, director of the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern. In a new study published today in iScience Translational Medicine/i, Stage III human melanoma cells from 20 patients were implanted into specially selected mice with compromised immune systems. Using this xenograft model, in which tissue ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-model-developed-to-predict-the-progression-of-skin-cancer-109778-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rattlesnake-venom-offers-hope-for-skin-cancer-cure-109465-1.htm A recent Brazilian study has thrown light on the use of rattlesnake venom in the fight against skin cancer. Chromatin, a protein isolated from the venom of the South American snake, increased the survival rate of rats with skin cancer by up to 70 percent, the Butantan Institute reported Thursday. The protein also helped to significantly retard the development of tumors and even to completely inhibit their formation, according to Butantan, an institute linked to the health department of Sao Paulo state....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rattlesnake-venom-offers-hope-for-skin-cancer-cure-109465-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/nice-approves-two-new-skin-cancer-drugs-109418-1.htm The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in Britain has approved two new drugs for treating skin cancer after the manufacturers agreed to supply the drugs to the NHS at reduced costs. The drugs, ipilimumab and vemurafenib, are manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Roche respectively. Nice had initially decided not to recommend the drugs for NHS due to high costs but was swayed into recommending them after the manufacturers agreed on an undisclosed price discount. Vemurafenib, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nice-approves-two-new-skin-cancer-drugs-109418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/redheads-with-pale-skin-at-high-risk-of-developing-skin-cancer-109319-1.htm A new study by American researchers have found that redheads who have pale skin are at a greater risk of developing the most deadly form of skin cancer regardless of their amount of exposure to the sun. Not only is this group more vulnerable to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but a study in mice has now shown that the pigment that gives hair a red hue may in itself have cancer-causing effects, said a paper in the journal Nature. "We studied melanoma formation in 'redheaded' mice and discovered ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/redheads-with-pale-skin-at-high-risk-of-developing-skin-cancer-109319-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/routine-blood-test-may-predict-survival-in-patietns-with-aggressive-skin-cancer-109289-1.htm A routine blood test may help predict survival in patients with an aggressive form of skin cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma, reveal new findings by Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers. The results will be presented on Wednesday, October 31 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's 54th Annual Meeting. "With such a fast-growing cancer, we get one question a lot: 'how long do I have?'," says Matthew Johnson, MD, a resident physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fox Chase and lead author on the study....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/routine-blood-test-may-predict-survival-in-patietns-with-aggressive-skin-cancer-109289-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-can-be-fought-off-by-mice-at-risk-of-asthma-allergies-108653-1.htm According to scientists, a molecule involved in asthma and allergies has now been shown to make mice resistant to skin cancer. The scientists are from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The molecule, called TSLP (thymic stromal lymphopoietin), is produced by damaged skin and activates the immune system. Chronic low levels of TSLP are suspected in making the immune system oversensitive to what should be a harmless environment, leading to the skin rashes and overproduction of mucus common in allergies and asthma....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-can-be-fought-off-by-mice-at-risk-of-asthma-allergies-108653-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/confirmed-indoor-tanning-increases-skin-cancer-risk-107949-1.htm Study confirms indoor tanning increases the risks of developing non-melanoma skin cancer (known as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), especially among those exposed before the age of 25. The study is published on http:www.bmj.com. It follows a iBMJ/i study published in July that showed 3,438 (5.4%) new cases of melanoma diagnosed each year in Western Europe are related to sunbed use, particularly among young adults. Some experts are now calling for Europe to follow the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/confirmed-indoor-tanning-increases-skin-cancer-risk-107949-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/scientist-identifies-cause-of-chemotherapy-resistance-in-deadly-skin-cancer-107169-1.htm A major reason why melanoma is largely resistant to chemotherapy has been discovered by an Indian origin scientist. UC Irvine dermatologist Dr. Anand Ganesan and colleagues found a genetic pathway in melanoma cells that inhibits the cellular mechanism for detecting DNA damage wrought by chemotherapy, thereby building up tolerance to cancer-killing drugs. Targeting this pathway, comprising the genes RhoJ and Pak1, heralds a new approach to treating the deadly skin cancer. "If ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/scientist-identifies-cause-of-chemotherapy-resistance-in-deadly-skin-cancer-107169-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-red-flag-for-deadly-skin-cancer-is-missing-pieces-of-dna-structure-107140-1.htm Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. Rates are steadily increasing, and although risk increases with age, melanoma is now frequently seen in young people. But what if we could pinpoint when seemingly innocuous skin pigment cells mutate into melanoma? Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have achieved this. Teams led by Yujiang Geno Shi, PhD, from BWH's Department of Medicine, and George F. Murphy, MD, from BWH's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-red-flag-for-deadly-skin-cancer-is-missing-pieces-of-dna-structure-107140-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-could-shield-you-from-deadliest-form-of-skin-cancer-106605-1.htm A Greek-style Mediterranean diet that is rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids could provide protection against even the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a new study presented at the International Congress of Dietetics in Sydney. The study was conducted by a team of Israeli researchers who found that Greece had one of the lowest rates of melanoma among European and other sunny countries. The researchers said that drinking antioxidant rich beverages could help reduce the levels ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-could-shield-you-from-deadliest-form-of-skin-cancer-106605-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tiny-implant-could-prevent-skin-cancer-106490-1.htm A tiny implant developed by an Australian firm help prevent skin cancer. Users of Scenesse get a bronzed glow without burning within two days - and the effect lasts for two months. Developer Clinuvel insists that it is for medical use and is not intended for cosmetic tanning. The implant, the size of a grain of rice, is surgically placed just above the hip. It then releases an artificial version of a hormone needed for tanning. This tricks the body into thinking it has ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tiny-implant-could-prevent-skin-cancer-106490-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/green-tea-extract-eradicates-skin-cancer-tumours-105867-1.htm Extract from green tea found to be effective at shrinking skin cancer tumours, find researchers. The University of Strathclyde team made 40 per cent of human skin cancer tumours disappear using the compound, called epigallocatechin gallate, in a laboratory study. Previous attempts to capitalise on its cancer-fighting properties have failed because scientists used intravenous drips, which failed to deliver enough of the extract to the tumours themselves. So, the Strathclyde team ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/green-tea-extract-eradicates-skin-cancer-tumours-105867-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/chances-of-skin-cancer-in-transplant-patients-lower-with-sirolimus-105596-1.htm bSirolimus, when used instead of calcineurin inhibitors in transplant patients, could reduce the incidence and delay the occurrence of a repeat squamous-cell cancer of the skin, according to a recent study./b Skin cancers are common in transplant patients. The chances are higher in patients who have already suffered from a skin cancer once. Skin cancers in transplant patients are due to the reduced immunity as a consequence of the medications given post-transplantation. The drugs ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/chances-of-skin-cancer-in-transplant-patients-lower-with-sirolimus-105596-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/research-identifies-skin-cancer-for-the-first-time-in-wild-fish-populations-104983-1.htm New research has revealed widespread skin cancer that has been identified for the first time in wild marine fish populations. A collaborative study between Newcastle University, UK, and the Australian Institute of Marine Science published today in the academic journal iPLoS ONE/i - reveals the incidence of melanoma in the coral trout, a species found on the Great Barrier Reef and directly beneath the world's largest hole in the ozone layer.This is the first time skin cancer has been diagnosed ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/research-identifies-skin-cancer-for-the-first-time-in-wild-fish-populations-104983-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-gene-identified-by-scientists-104865-1.htm The world's largest study of skin cancer genetics by scientists in Australia and the United States has led to the discovery of a mutant gene responsible for almost one in 10 melanomas. During the study, researchers analyzed every gene in 147 melanomas and they discovered the same mutation was present in almost 10 per cent of them. "Because it is a mutation that is an accelerator of tumor growth and development, it lends itself very well to drug targeting to come up with new therapies to treat this disease," Prof Nick Hayward said....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-gene-identified-by-scientists-104865-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alarming-rise-in-skin-cancer-rates-in-the-uk-104587-1.htm It is a cause of concern that nearly five people are being diagnosed with malignant melanoma on a daily basis. Overall, there is an increase in the number of Brits of all ages being diagnosed with deadly melanomas. Scientists feel it is time to help people recognize the onset of skin abnormalities so that it is possible to diagnose early and increase the chances of a cure. Professor Jonathan Rees, who is leading the team, said: "People's idea of what skin cancer looks like is limited to three or ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alarming-rise-in-skin-cancer-rates-in-the-uk-104587-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-iphone-app-spots-early-signs-of-skin-cancer-104257-1.htm The new, free iPhone application allows users to check for early signs of skin cancer. It works by creating a photographic baseline of their skin, the Daily Mail reported. Should suspicious moles or other skin lesions be spotted, the app can walk users through a self exam. Called UMSkinCheck, it even sends automatic reminders so users can monitor changes to a skin lesion over time. The app also provides pictures of various types of skin cancers for comparisons. "Whole body ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-iphone-app-spots-early-signs-of-skin-cancer-104257-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/novel-strategy-may-help-plot-new-treatment-option-for-an-aggressive-type-of-skin-cancer-104007-1.htm It is well-known that skin squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) belongs to a group of very aggressive skin cancers that usually develops in body regions that are exposed to the sun. It can also affect a large number of organs such as the bladder, esophagus and lungs. However, little is known about the biology of these cells, which consequently makes difficult the generation of new specific therapies; actually, the standard treatments are based on surgery and subsequent radiotherapy. Researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/novel-strategy-may-help-plot-new-treatment-option-for-an-aggressive-type-of-skin-cancer-104007-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/molecule-in-immune-system-that-could-help-treat-dangerous-skin-cancer-discovered-103816-1.htm Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers have identified interleukin-9 in immune cells that inhibits melanoma growth. Their findings will be published online in the July 8, 2012 issue of INature Medicine/I. After observing mice without genes responsible for development of an immune cell called T helper cell 17 (TH17), researchers found that these mice had significant resistance to melanoma tumor growth, suggesting that blockade of the TH17 cell pathway favored tumor inhibition....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/molecule-in-immune-system-that-could-help-treat-dangerous-skin-cancer-discovered-103816-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/supercharged-moisturizer-may-help-tackle-skin-cancer-103767-1.htm Moisturizer supercharged with gene-regulation technology may help to fight skin cancer. In case of skin conditions like melanoma, treatments that are applied directly to the skin are the ideal drug solution as they are easy to use and they affect only the area under which they are applied. Our skin is such a successful barrier against toxins and so finding substances that penetrate it is a huge challenge, according Amy Paller at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/supercharged-moisturizer-may-help-tackle-skin-cancer-103767-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-cells-resist-drug-treatment-with-help-from-tumor-microenvironment-103701-1.htm Among the scariest characteristics of cancer is its probability of returning after treatment. In the case of many forms of cancer, including the skin cancer known as melanoma, tailored drugs can eradicate cancer cells in the lab, but often produce only partial, temporary responses in patients. One of the burning questions in the field of cancer research has been and remains: how does cancer evade drug treatment? New research by a team from the Broad Institute, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-cancer-cells-resist-drug-treatment-with-help-from-tumor-microenvironment-103701-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/coffee-consumption-may-lower-risk-of-skin-cancer-103501-1.htm Coffee consumption linked to reduced risk of developing the most common form of skin cancer, say researchers. "Our data indicate that the more caffeinated coffee you consume, the lower your risk of developing basal cell carcinoma," said Jiali Han, Ph.D., associate professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston and Harvard School of Public Health. "I would not recommend increasing your coffee intake based on these data alone," said Han. "However, our results ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/coffee-consumption-may-lower-risk-of-skin-cancer-103501-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-uncovers-cause-of-pain-in-treatment-of-skin-cancer-103097-1.htm Researchers have uncovered why the treatment with ointment and red light can be so painful in skin cancer patients. They identified the ion channels involved and signalling molecules secreted by the cancer cells. "The results may provide a starting point for suppressing the pain", says Dr. Ben Novak of the Department of Animal Physiology. bHow the photodynamic therapy works /b In contrast to normal cells, cancer cells are equipped with different enzymes and have a much higher metabolism....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-uncovers-cause-of-pain-in-treatment-of-skin-cancer-103097-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-patch-treatment-for-skin-cancer-102622-1.htm A new skin patch treatment for basal cell carcinoma destroys facial tumors, say researchers. There are two main types of skin cancer:melanoma, which forms deep in the cells that produce pigment in skin, and nonmelanoma cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer that affects the surface layer of the skin. Researchers have developed a treatment called a phosphorus-32 (P-32) skin patch, a radiation spot-treatment ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-patch-treatment-for-skin-cancer-102622-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-proves-effective-against-rare-skin-cancer-102333-1.htm A novel drug fights rare skin cancer, say researchers. The drug, Erivedge (vismodegib), is made by Genentech, a US subsidiary of the Swiss drug giant Roche, and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in January after an expedited review. It aims to treat basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common form of skin cancer in the world but which is rarely deadly. Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of nonmelanoma cancers and some two million new cases in the US each year....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-proves-effective-against-rare-skin-cancer-102333-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/adult-skin-cancer-risk-raised-by-early-childhood-neglect-102298-1.htm Skin cancer patients with a childhood history of periods of neglect or maltreatment are at a much greater risk for their cancers to return when they face a major stressful event, a new study found. The research suggests that such experiences during a person''s youth can set a lower level of immune response for life, which in turn might make them more susceptible to the kind of cancers that are often successfully fought by the immune system, so-called immunogenic tumors. While the research ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/adult-skin-cancer-risk-raised-by-early-childhood-neglect-102298-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-promising-treatments-against-skin-cancer-102186-1.htm Research shows new promising treatments against advanced melanoma. The agents, known as Dabrafenib and Trametinib, are being developed by the British pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline, and were tested in clinical trials against standard chemotherapy treatments. The trial on Trametinib included 322 people, of whom 214 took the experimental drug while the rest did standard chemotherapy, researchers said at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago. More than ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-promising-treatments-against-skin-cancer-102186-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/painkillers-may-protect-against-skin-cancer-101892-1.htm Aspirin and other common painkillers help protect against skin cancer, reveals study. Published early online in iCANCER/i, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings indicate that skin cancer prevention may be added to the benefits of these commonly used medications. Previous studies suggest that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, as well as a variety of other nonprescription and prescription ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/painkillers-may-protect-against-skin-cancer-101892-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/belly-fat-removal-reduces-skin-cancer-risk-in-mice-101618-1.htm Researchers found surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice fed with a high-fat diet reduces the risk of ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer. The cancer type mentioned is the most prevalent cancer in the United States with more than 2 million new cases each year. However Rutgers scientists have revealed that they don't know if the same can be applied to humans as well. Studies still need to determine if fat removal procedures would decrease cancer risk in humans. "We don't know ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/belly-fat-removal-reduces-skin-cancer-risk-in-mice-101618-1.htm