PM Narendra Modi expresses grief on Tom Alter's death
Veteran actor Tom Alter succumbed to skin cancer and breathed his last on September 29 night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on his death.
Sep 30, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
Tom Alter's death creates a void, condolence messages throng Twitter
The legendary actor Tom Alter succumbed to cancer and passed away at 67. He was reportedly diagnosed with skin cancer last year and was treated for the same but earlier this month he suffered a relapse and was admitted in Saifee hospital.
Sep 30, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
New treatment halts melanoma in its tracks: Study
Researchers from the Melanoma Institute Australia conducted two international clinical trials.
Sep 11, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
Veteran actor Tom Alter diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma – Know what it is
Tom has been admitted to Mumbai's Saifee hospital and is currently under treatment.
Sep 11, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Artificial Intelligence system may help detect melanoma skin cancer
A team of researchers are developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system that might help detect melanoma skin cancer early.
Aug 23, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Beware! Your daily drinking habit may increase your risk of developing skin cancer
While ultraviolet radiation is directly linked to BCC and cSCC risk, the relationship between alcohol and these cancers is not exactly defined, the study said.
Aug 01, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Doctors remove 98 cancerous tumours from 46-year-old man's brain
The father of two was diagnosed with aggressive melanoma in 2011 after feeling a bump on his scalp.
Jul 28, 2017, 19:37 PM IST
Skin cancer: Broccoli and cauliflower may help cure deadly melanoma
Melanoma, which is caused by exposure to UV rays, is the most common and most deadly form of skin cancer.
Jul 28, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
Tomatoes have the power to ward off skin cancer risk, say scientists!
Researchers at Ohio State University in the US conducted an experiment on mice through which this conclusion was made.
Jul 14, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Patients with Parkinson's disease have high risk of melanoma: Study
Accoding to researchers from Mayo Clinic, patients with Parkinson's were roughly four times more likelier to have had a history of melanoma than those without the disease.
Jul 05, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
Nigerian woman cured of rare form of skin cancer; Indian doctors remove 5kg tumour from her breast
The tumour that appeared on the woman’s left breast in November 2014 was first diagnosed as chronic mastitis - breast cancer - in her home country Nigeria.
Jun 23, 2017, 12:14 PM IST
This new 'real sun-tan' drug may help prevent skin cancer!
The new drug tricked the skin into producing the brown form of the pigment melanin which gives human skin, hair and eyes their colour.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
This expensive sunscreen fails SPF protection tests – Here's how to choose the best one for your skin
As per a research carried out by consumer watchdog Which?, Avon’s Sun+Multi Protection Sun Lotion SPF30 (150ml) costing £10 failed to offer its claimed level of protection.
May 18, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
Carvedilol – Drug used to help lower blood pressure could treat skin cancer
Researchers from the Western University of Health Sciences in California found that carvedilol drug can protect against the sun-induced cell damage that leads to skin cancer.
Apr 24, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Love white wine? Drinking it could increase your risk of developing skin cancer!
Overall alcohol intake was associated with a 14 percent higher risk of melanoma per drink per day.
Apr 09, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
Summer skincare: How to choose sunscreen according to your skin tone
While the ultimate solution of any sun protection regimen is the proper and regular use of a high SPF sunscreen, make sure that you choose a sunscreen that is suitable for our skin.
Mar 27, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Hugh Jackman 'all fine' after latest skin cancer bout
Hugh Jackman arrived at Berlin Film Festival for the premiere of "Logan" with a small bandage on his nose and assured that he is fine after being treated for skin cancer once again.
Feb 18, 2017, 16:11 PM IST
Hugh Jackman's sixth skin cancer removed successfully
Urging his fans to wear sunscreen before going out in sun, Australian actor Hugh Jackman recently revealed that the sixth skin cancer has been removed safely from his nose.
Feb 14, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Sunbeds can increase melanoma skin cancer risk
A new research claims that sunbeds may put people at increased risk of melanoma - the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Jan 16, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Novel drug may stop melanoma spread
About 10,000 people are estimated to die each year from melanoma, which spreads throughout the body quickly and attacks distant organs such as the brain and lungs.
Jan 05, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
