non-melanoma skin cancer

Genes may put you at risk for melanoma

harminka — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:35:58 -0500

New genetic research suggests that the traditional risk factors for melanoma may not be as helpful in predicting risk in all people as previously thought, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting 2009.

Nonmelanoma skin cancer is associated with risk for subsequent malignancies

harminka — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:12:37 -0500

Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are at increased risk for other cancers, according to a study published in the August 26 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Natural signal holds promise for psoriasis, age-related skin damage

harminka — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:47:03 -0500

The body may hold a secret to normalizing skin cell growth that is over zealous in psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers and too slow in aging and sun-damaged skin, researchers say.

Chemicals in brown algae may protect against skin cancer

harminka — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:21:32 -0600