Skin cancer treatment may improve with new tattoo ink!
Tattoos can have medical applications too.
Dec 24, 2016, 04:29 AM IST
Andy Cohen reveals about his skin cancer scare, thanks buddy Kelly Ripa for timely advice
TV personality Andy Cohen has revealed that he was diagnosed with skin cancer earlier this year.
Nov 28, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
Here comes a quick method to diagnose skin cancer
Australian researchers have developed a revolutionary blood test to diagnose skin cancer much more quickly and efficiently than conventional methods.
Nov 18, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
This new test can diagnose skin cancer much more quickly!
The blood test can provide the same information in a matter of hours from a simple blood test, potentially saving millions of lives worldwide.
Nov 18, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Immunotherapy treatments may better treat skin cancer, says study
Treating one of the most common and deadly forms of skin cancer with a combination of immunotherapy options may improve survival and lower the risk of life-threatening events in the patients diagnosed in the late stages, a new study has found.
Nov 06, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
Study opens door to treatment of oesophageal cancer
In a recent study, scientistshave discovered that oesophageal cancer can be classified into threedifferent subtypes, paving the way for testing targeted treatmentstailored to patients` disease for the first time.
Sep 07, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Getting tattoos in unhygienic setting ups infection risk
While more young men and women are getting inked today than ever, researchers have warned that bacterial infections may happen in up to five per cent of cases, especially when the tattooing was carried out in unhygienic settings.
Aug 20, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
How 'red hair' gene raises skin cancer risk!
The findings by researchers from Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and University of Leeds in the UK showed that even a single copy of a red hair-associated MC1R gene variant increased the number of mutations in melanoma skin cancer; the most serious form of skin cancer.
Jul 13, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
This summer, fight Melanoma with some simple tricks!
Thankfully this form of skin cancer is curable but early detection is a solution.
Jun 27, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Anti-oxidants more effective for elderly with skin cancer
Cells found in the skin help the skin recovery from injuries, and can contribute to the growth and invasion of melanoma cells.
Apr 05, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Viagra puts you at increased skin cancer risk
The popular erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Viagra not only helps boost a man's performance in the bedroom, but also can spike the growth of skin cancer, according to a recent study.
Mar 13, 2016, 11:56 AM IST
Blood test may indicate skin cancer relapse
In this early work they found they could see whether a patient was relapsing by tracking levels of circulating tumour DNA.
Mar 08, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Ointment developed to combat skin cancer
The ointment is for external use and should be applied every third day for a period of about a month, during which the application zone should be protected, said the researchers.
Mar 05, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer on nose again
'The Wolverine' star Hugh Jackman has once again been treated for skin cancer on his nose.
Feb 09, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Best home remedies for treating Eczema!
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a medical condition in which the skin becomes inflamed or irritated.
Jan 29, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
New blood test to track skin cancer
Researchers have found out a new blood test that can closely track metastatic melanoma -- one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer.
Jan 12, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Promising new melanoma drug in the offing
The new compound, named SBI-756, targets a specific molecular machine known as the translation initiation complex.
Nov 26, 2015, 11:36 AM IST
Indian wins grant to study deadly skin cancer
Although melanoma is one of the least common types, representing only about two percent of skin cancer cases, it is one of the most deadly.
Nov 03, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Skin cancer-causing fusion gene spotted
The identification of this novel fusion gene has potential implications for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this area of cancer research.
Nov 02, 2015, 10:42 AM IST
Over 11 moles on arm can predict deadly skin cancer risk
If you are a woman and have more than 11 moles on your right arm, check if you have over 100 such moles all over the body as the high mole presence can predict a higher risk of developing a deadly skin cancer.
Oct 20, 2015, 16:48 PM IST
