Melanoma skin cancer cases hit record high in the UK as heatwave warning issued Cancer Research UK urged people to enjoy the sun safely by covering up and using sunscreen The Independent UK · May 21
Aura Biosciences Highlights Bel-Sar Eye Cancer Strategy, Mid-Year Bladder Data Aura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) executives outlined the company’s strategy for its lead candidate bel-sar during a session at the H.C. Wainwright Connect Conference, emphasizing ocular oncology as the company’s initial development focus while also discussing ongoing work in non-muscle invasive bladde MarketBeat · May 20
Regeneron Sinks 10% on Failed Phase 3 Melanoma Trial. What Comes Next for REGN Stock. Regeneron stock sinks as fianlimab Phase 3 trial fails to meet primary endpoint. But RBC continues to see significant upside in REGN shares from here. Barchart · May 18
IDEAYA Biosciences Says Melanoma Drug on Track for NDA After Strong Trial Data IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA) said its lead oncology program remains on track for a regulatory submission after reporting positive top-line data in first-line metastatic melanoma, while also highlighting several pipeline programs during a presentation at the Bank of America Global Healthcare Conf MarketBeat · May 18
RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks Using tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to experts The Independent UK · May 6
Skin cancer warning as one in nine Britons admit to deliberately burning themselves to tan Research shows that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer The Independent UK · May 1
Teddi Mellencamp claims doctor denied her GLP-1s after weight gain from cancer treatment The reality star was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, with her condition advancing to stage four last year The Independent UK · Apr 25
Your gut bacteria could determine your skin cancer risk - but there’s a catch Researchers found that differences in the amount of key bacterial groups in the gut predicted cancer recurrence with up to 94% accuracy The Independent UK · Apr 17
AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records. Euronews · Apr 16
ESPN Legend Dick Vitale Announces Melanoma Diagnosis: ‘I Plan on Winning This Battle’ Vitale has endured bouts with four different forms of cancer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 13
I thought my facial mole was harmless — until my doctor warned it could be skin cancer Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more than two million cases expected this year. The Independent’s Julia Musto thought she might be one of them The Independent UK · Mar 7
Australian children now have half as many moles as kids in 1992. That’s good news for melanoma risk About one in two Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. The most dangerous kind is melanoma, which develops in skin cells called melanocytes that have been overexposed to the sun. The Conversation · Mar 6
Teddi Mellencamp's daughter given her strength amid cancer fight Teddi Mellencamp has credited her “miracle baby” Dove with giving her strength and resilience throughout her stage four melanoma battle. BANG Premier · Feb 26
Researchers find molecule that drives skin cancer growth A key protein helps fuel melanoma tumors — the deadliest form of skin cancer The Independent UK · Feb 11
The Independent UK · Feb 3 Top preventable cancer causes in UK revealed – and how to cut your risk Researchers estimate that 7.1 million of the 18.7 million cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2022 were preventable
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Child aged 10 among 200 cases of illegal sunbed use as watchdog cracks down Around 100 melanoma deaths in the UK each year are linked to sunbed use, according to charity Melanoma Focus
The Independent UK · Jan 24 Sunbed age crackdown to help protect teens from skin cancer danger Mandatory ID checks could be introduced in sunbed shops across the UK
The Independent UK · Jan 21 ‘A stranger told me to check a mole on my back for skin cancer - she saved my life’ A stranger’s warning on the street turned into a life-saving experience from skin cancer
Euronews · Jan 21 Promising vaccine for aggressive melanoma could unlock the body’s potential to fight cancer A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 New personalized skin cancer treatment shows success in preventing return of high-risk melanoma Patients with severe melanoma who received the treatment were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return, pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced in five-year findings.
BANG Premier · Jan 17 John Mellencamp urges daughter Teddi Mellencamp to 'move back to Indiana' amid her stage four cancer battle John Mellencamp wants his daughter Teddi Mellencamp to return to Indiana so he can spend more time with her as she continues her battle with stage four melanoma.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Life-saving therapies are being delayed as research funding dries up Letter: Dr Carol S Leonard writes that mRNA vaccines are a way forward for those with melanoma, but hopes are dashed by financial cuts
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Getting an indoor tan? You’re making your skin much older, science confirms You’re also putting yourself at risk for the deadliest form of skin cancer
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025 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…
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 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.