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Tattoos may raise the risk of melanoma skin cancer – new research

Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, or do they make things worse? A new study I conducted with colleagues suggests there may be cause for concern. We found that people with tattoos had a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer…

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Cancer researcher honoured as pioneer for women in STEM

A lucrative new prize aimed at increasing women's participation in science, technology, engineering and maths has been awarded to a leading melanoma doctor.

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How grey hair and cancer may be linked

Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.

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NHS worker must raise £120,000 for cancer treatment or ‘wait to die’

Jamie Scott has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales

The Independent UK

NHS worker resorts to bake sales in bid to raise £120,000 for cancer treatment

Jamie Scott was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, also known as eye cancer, in 2011.

The Independent UK

Teddi Mellencamp's Miracle Comeback Baffles Doctors: Reality Star Beats Deadly Stage 4 Cancer Against All Odds

After years of battling stage 4 melanoma, Teddi Mellencamp's latest scans show no detectable cancer. The reality star's recovery has left doctors amazed.

International Business Times UK

Groundbreaking ‘super vaccine’ could stop cancer from spreading entirely

Researchers say they have developed a novel ‘nanoparticle-based’ jab that can prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice

The Independent UK

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Common treatment for skin conditions can help fight cancer, new research finds

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The Independent UK

The cream you can pick up at the pharmacy that can help fight skin cancer

Research shows common steroid creams can shrink melanoma tumours

The Independent UK

Simple steroid creams ‘could help the body fight cancer’

Experts believe the way steroids work could have a powerful effect in fighting different forms of the disease.

The Independent UK

Moderna Reports Promising Response Rates For Skin Cancer Combo Therapy In Resistant Patients

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) announced on Sunday that its clinical, safety, and translational data from its Phase 1/2 study evaluating mRNA-4359 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-resistant/refractory (CPI-R/R) melanoma will be presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress.

Benzinga

Sunbeds should be banned in UK, skin cancer experts say

Campaigners urge ministers to close tanning salons across country over dangers posed by UV radiation

The Guardian - UK

Experts call for sunbed ban

The tanning devices are growing in popularity among Gen Z, researchers said.

Evening Standard

Sunbeds should be banned in the UK to cut skin cancer rates, experts say

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds was confirmed to be carcinogenic to humans in 2009 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

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‘I used AI to spot my skin cancer – it saved my life’

Lynsey Robertson, 46, launched a new AI screening tool at her work – but she never expected to become one of its first patients

The Independent UK

Ian Holloway issues warning to fans as Swindon Town boss reveals ‘shock’ cancer scare

The former QPR and Blackpool manager had a growth on his face

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Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer, as a recent study suggests?

Could tattoos be the secret weapon in the fight against skin cancer? It might sound incredibly unlikely at first, but new research suggests there’s more to tattoo ink than meets the eye, especially when it comes to melanoma risk.

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Melanoma Data Study Boosts J&J Partner Nanobiotix Stock On Thursday

Nanobiotix SA (NASDAQ:NBTX) announced new results focused on patients with primary cutaneous melanoma from an ongoing Phase 1 Study.

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'In a perfect world, Fortnite could raise awareness' – I interviewed Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins about the role that streamers and publishers can play in health awareness campaigns, his own cancer diagnosis, and the upcoming fundraising livestream he's hosting

I chatted with Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins about Gaming For Cause, an upcoming 24-hour fundraiser livestream that aims to raise awareness on melanoma skin cancer prevention.

The Conversation

How cancer misinformation exploits the way we think

When TV personality Danielle Lloyd was diagnosed with melanoma earlier this year, she faced not only the anxiety of cancer treatment but also a disturbing reality: influencers spreading dangerous misinformation about sun protection.

AAP

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

The Independent UK

‘My harmless birthmark is now a rare aggressive cancer – here are the signs to look out for’

Father of two battling rare mucosal melanoma says he felt as though a rug had been pulled from under him

Medical Daily

Dr. Michael Piepkorn on How the Discovery of the p16 Gene Transformed Familial Melanoma Diagnosis

Dr. Michael Piepkorn, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist recognized for his work in the field of melanoma over many years, has been an advocate for the role of p16 in melanoma diagnosis and in gene analysis in improving the management of melanoma-prone families.

The Independent UK

Teddi Mellencamp reacts to Brandon Blackstock’s death: ‘Really hit me hard’

Blackstock’s cause of death was confirmed to be melanoma on Monday

The Independent UK

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband’s obituary reveals he was in a relationship with her former assistant

The talent manager died of melanoma on August 7

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