According to a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine, a new gene targeting drug therapy may offer hope for those suffering from Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. Skin cancer is usually treatable, but once metastasizes – reaches another part of the body, the average patient less than a year. The new therapy [...]
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Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
Breakout the sun screen and protective clothing early and often – if it’s not too late. The occurrence of skin cancer has risen steadily the past 20 years. The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has steadily increased since the 1990s, making it by far the most common form of cancer, affecting more people than all [...]
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Simple ways to prevent skin cancer, premature aging
Simple, yet effective ways to protect yourself this summer. Markus Creppo, 11, knows better than to jump into the pool without slathering his skin with a liberal dollop of Banana Boat Sunblock SPF 50+. “I just do it because I don’t want her to make a fuss about it,” Markus says impishly in a pointed [...]
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