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21 Nov 2008 at 10:48pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The cancer-fighting pill Iressa works as well as chemotherapy as a second-line treatment for lung cancer, researchers report. 20 Nov 2008 at 6:51pm AP - Some advanced lung cancer patients already treated with chemotherapy might be able to skip some of the bad side effects of another series of chemo by taking a pill instead, a study suggests. An international study showed patients on Iressa, an expensive, newer targeted treatment, survived about as long as those on another course of chemotherapy. 20 Nov 2008 at 5:32pm Reuters - The lung cancer pill Iressa has shown surprising results for patients with advanced disease where it has been at least as effective as a standard chemotherapy treatment, researchers reported on Thursday. 18 Nov 2008 at 10:48pm HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: 17 Nov 2008 at 10:47pm HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: 17 Nov 2008 at 10:47pm HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- That basic rule, "know thyself," can help prevent a pleasant seaside vacation from turning into a skin cancer risk, Australian dermatologists report. 16 Nov 2008 at 4:33am AFP - An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer is set to outline a breakthrough which could pave the way for a skin cancer vaccine, reports said Sunday. 16 Nov 2008 at 1:16am AFP - An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer is set to outline a breakthrough which could pave the way for a skin cancer vaccine, reports said Sunday. 13 Nov 2008 at 5:13pm Reuters - Freezing embryos before undergoing cancer treatment that may cause infertility is as successful for women with cancer as it is for women without cancer, new study findings indicate. 12 Nov 2008 at 10:48pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- People who have fair skin -- or who are otherwise more susceptible to sunburn -- are at increased risk for skin cancer. |
21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Inflammation, a frontline defense against infection or disease, can help nurture skin cancer, scientists have found. IDO, an enzyme that works like a firefighter to keep inflammation under control, can be commandeered to protect early cancerous cells, say Medical College of Georgia scientists studying an animal model of chronic inflammation and skin cancer........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm A new study indicates that educational literature can influence young women's use of indoor tanning, not by raising their fear of skin cancer but by changing their attitudes about indoor tanning and promoting healthier alternatives for changing appearance. The study is reported in the December 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-evaluated journal of the American Cancer Society........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm We are continuously bombarded with messages about the dangers of too much sun and the increased risk of melanoma (the less common and deadliest form of skin cancer), but are these dangers real, or is staying out of the sun causing us more harm than good? Two experts debate the issue on BMJ.com today........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Salt Lake CityWhen people know the results of genetic tests confirming they have inherited an increased risk of developing melanoma, they follow skin cancer screening recommendations more proactivelymuch like those who have already been diagnosed with the potentially deadly disease, as per results of a study completed at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute. and reported in the recent issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention....... 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm The combination of two different biotherapies may be beneficial for patients with inoperable melanoma, as per a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) study presented at the 44th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago. Scientists in the melanoma and skin cancer program at UPCI combined two biotherapies therapys that stimulate the immune system to fight cancer and found the results promising in terms of anti-tumor effects and tolerable in terms of toxicity. High-dose interferon alfa-2b, a standard therapy for metastatic skin cancer, and tremelimumab, an antibody thought to instigate the bodys immune system to attack tumors, were combined for the first time in this phase 2 clinical trial........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Chemical peels using either alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately severe facial acne, scientists at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found - the first study to compare the two different types of acid peels as therapies for the skin disorder........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm A preliminary study suggests that melanomas have a different appearance than other irregular skin moles (i.e., are ugly ducklings), as per a report in the recent issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Rates of cancerous melanoma continue to increase, and early identification allows surgeons to treat the disease by removing the tumor, as per background information in the article. The disease is more common in individuals with a number of moles or other skin marks, particularly if the marks are atypical in color, shape or size. The challenge for clinicians who diagnose and treat pigmented skin lesions is to distinguish between cancerous melanoma and non-malignant simulants, the authors write........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Whether youre basking on the beach during vacation, coasting down glittering white snow on a weekend ski trip, or simply walking the dog or running errands, sunlights ultraviolet rays can damage your skin year-round. Yet a new study by behavioral scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center shows that most American adults engage in multiple behaviors that boost their risk of skin cancer by increasing their exposure to UV rays........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm The compound sulforaphane whose natural precursors are found at high levels in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been hailed for its chemopreventive powers against cancer. Now sulforaphane has demonstrated new skills in treating a genetic skin blistering disorder called epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), Pierre Coulombe and his colleagues at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore report at the American Society for Cell Biology 47th Annual Meeting........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm As per a research findings reported in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, researchers reveal a potential mechanism that might link the drug Roaccutane (Accutane in the US) to reported cases of depression in some patients taking the medication. The scientists had previously reported that the drug caused depressive behaviour in mice but, until now, the mechanism by which this might happen was unknown........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders -- psoriasis. Scientists have observed that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis, heavier smoking increases the risk further, and the risk decreases only slowly after quitting. Investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Harvard School of Public Health, all in Boston, USA, and Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, have published the results in the November 2007 issue of The American Journal of Medicine........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Surgeons are being advised to consider the supermarket as well as the drugs cupboard when it comes to effective wound healing, as per a research review reported in the recent issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice. And patients whove undergone surgery should ask their doctors whether they should apply honey to their wounds to speed up healing and reduce infection........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced preliminary results of its Phase 1 clinical trial of Provecta for the therapy of metastatic melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Provecta demonstrated minimal side effects, significant efficacy and bystander effect on melanoma tumors in stage III patients. The study reviewed safety and efficacy of Provecta in a total of 20 subjects at two sites in Australia........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Administering a substance found in the cannabis plant can help the bodys natural protective system alleviate an allergic skin disease (allergic contact dermatitis), an international group of scientists from Gera number of, Israel, Italy, Switzerland and the U.S. has found. Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by reaction to something that directly contacts the skin. A number of different substances (allergens) can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Commonly these substances cause no trouble for most people, but if the skin is sensitive or allergic to the substance, any exposure will produce a rash, which may become very severe. Allergic contact dermatitis affects about 5 percent of men and 11percent of women in industrialized countries and is one of the leading causes for occupational diseases........ 21 Oct 2008 at 10:14pm Green tea could hold promise as a new therapy for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia scientists say. Scientists studied an animal model for inflammatory skin diseases, which are often characterized by patches of dry, red, flaky skin caused by the inflammation and overproduction of skin cells. Those treated with green tea showed slower growth of skin cells and the presence of a gene that regulates the cells' life cycles........ |
19 Nov 2008 at 11:00pm Scientists have new insight into the response of human skin to radiation and what drives the most aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer. The research may be useful in the design of new strategies for prevention of malignant melanoma. 15 Nov 2008 at 7:00am Breast cancer stem cells are known to be involved in therapy resistance and the recurrence of cancerous tumors. A new study shows the mechanisms governing stem cell expansion in breast cancer (called Notch activity), and finds that therapy targeting a protein called cyclin D1 may block the expansion of cancerous stem cells. 4 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm A new Canadian study comparing cancer rates of liver transplant patients to those of the general population has found that transplant recipients face increased risks of developing cancer, especially non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and colorectal cancer. 31 Oct 2008 at 7:00am Scientists have discovered the two key processes that allow cancer cells to change the way they move in order to spread through the body, according to a new study. 26 Oct 2008 at 7:00pm The researchers who first isolated cancer stem cells in adult brain tumors in 2004 have now identified a molecular mechanism that is involved in the development of these cells from which malignant brain tumors may originate. This could offer a target for scientists seeking treatments that would kill malignant brain tumors at their source and prevent them from recurring. 23 Oct 2008 at 4:00am Inflammation, a frontline defense against infection or disease, can help nurture skin cancer, researchers have found. IDO, an enzyme that works like a firefighter to keep inflammation under control, can be commandeered to protect early malignant cells, say researchers studying an animal model of chronic inflammation and skin cancer. 22 Oct 2008 at 7:00am Melanoma patients infused with a special type of tumor-fighting T cell are more likely to survive without relapse, suggests a new study by researchers in France. 13 Oct 2008 at 7:00pm New research reveals completely new properties of the skin’s stem cells – discoveries that contradict previous findings. The studies, which are published in Nature Genetics, show amongst other things, that hair follicle stem cells can divide actively and transport themselves through the skin tissue. 3 Oct 2008 at 7:00am A novel anti-tumor vaccine for neuroblastoma and melanoma is showing significant impact on tumor growth in mice, according to new research published in Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy. The vaccine uses the tumor's own protein to induce an immune system response, allowing for a personalized approach to treatment. 3 Oct 2008 at 4:00am Cancer incidence is higher among liver transplant recipients in Finland compared to the general population, according to a new study. 1 Oct 2008 at 10:00am Researchers have discovered how a gene, melanoma differentiation associated gene-9/syntenin (mda-9/syntenin), interacts with an important signaling protein to promote metastasis in human melanoma cells, a discovery that could one day lead to the development of the next generation of anti-metastatic drugs for melanoma and other cancers. 26 Sep 2008 at 7:00pm Cervical and lung cancer are more common in poor people while rates of breast cancer and melanoma are higher in the wealthy. A detailed analysis of the incidence of these four different kinds of cancer, carried out on more than 300,000 English cancer patients and published in BMC Cancer, describes the effects of socioeconomic group, region and age. 22 Sep 2008 at 11:00pm Scientists from China have isolated CD44+CD24+ subpopulation cells which have properties of tumor stem cells. Because cancer stem cells are thought to be responsible for tumor initiation, it may be a very promising target for new drug developments. 22 Sep 2008 at 4:00pm A new analysis indicates an association between a gene involved in vitamin D metabolism and skin cancer. 18 Sep 2008 at 4:00pm There may be no such thing as a 'safe' tan based on ultraviolet radiation, according to a series of papers published in the journal Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research. |
by Telegraph Health 21 Nov 2008 at 12:42pm A registrar who had a laptop stolen that contained years of crucial research into finding a cure for skin cancer has called for its safe return. (Source: Telegraph Health) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by the Mail online | Health 21 Nov 2008 at 12:14pm Tom Chapman, 35, has spent more than a decade studying how skin cancer manifests and spreads. (Source: the Mail online | Health) by American Journal of Clinical Pathology 21 Nov 2008 at 8:17am This study sought to determine if Topo II-alpha expression can serve as a prognostic factor in laryngeal SCC. Specimens from 56 consecutive patients were immunohistochemically stained for Topo II-alpha, and the number of positive cells in the areas of highest staining was counted in 3 highpower fields (X400) (Topo II-alpha index). Differences in the Topo II-alpha index by the presence or absence of recurrence, tumor stage and grade, and disease course were analyzed statistically. On multivariate Cox regression analysis, the Topo II-alpha index (>70 or </=70) (P = .008) and tumor grade (P = .034) independently predicted disease-free survival. These findings suggest that high Topo II-alpha expression may be a useful indicator of tumor aggressiveness and poor outcome in laryngeal SCC. ... by Clinical Nuclear Medicine 21 Nov 2008 at 1:14am Page: 892DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e31818bf35bAuthors: Ho, Linh MD; Modarresifar, Homayoun MD; Henderson, Robert MD (Source: Clinical Nuclear Medicine) by Clinical Nuclear Medicine 21 Nov 2008 at 1:14am Page: 929DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e31818c4e12Authors: Lin, Li-Fan MD; Chang, Chih-Yung MD; Cherng, Shiou-Chi MD (Source: Clinical Nuclear Medicine) by Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 21 Nov 2008 at 1:10am A rare primary orbital malignant melanoma in a black man arose from a cellular blue nevus of the lacrimal gland.Page: 475DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31818d1dedAuthors: Mahoney, Nicholas R. M.D. *; Engleman, Tami M.D. +; Morgenstern, Kenneth E. M.D., F.A.C.S. ++ (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 21 Nov 2008 at 1:10am The care of a schizophrenic patient requires a multidisciplinary approach to address the patient's education, informed consent, and treatment options.Page: 495DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31818be843Authors: Shah, Hassan A. M.D. *; Lee, Hui Bae Harold M.D. *+; Nunery, William R. M.D. *+ (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) by Clinical Nuclear Medicine 20 Nov 2008 at 5:48pm Page: 831DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e31818bf27dAuthors: Bold, Bayarkhuu MD; Piao, Yongnan MD; Murata, Yuji MD, PhD; Kishino, Mitsuhiro MD; Shibuya, Hitoshi MD, PhD (Source: Clinical Nuclear Medicine) by MedlinePlus Health News 20 Nov 2008 at 9:08am Source: American Academy of Dermatology (Source: MedlinePlus Health News) by Drugs.com - Clinical Trials 20 Nov 2008 at 8:25am KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 20, 2008 - Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that the lead investigator for its phase 2 melanoma study, Professor... (Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials) by World Journal of Surgical Oncology 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm Conclusions: Secondary ovarian involvement is associated with a poor prognosis and efforts should be made for adequate palliation. Pathologic diagnosis with non-invasive procedures is crucial in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. Surgical interventions may be undertaken only in selected cases of limited metastatic disease, where complete resection is expected (Source: World Journal of Surgical Oncology) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by EurekAlert! - Cancer 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm (Cell Press) Scientists have new insight into the response of human skin to radiation and what drives the most aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the November 21 issue of the journal Molecular Cell, may be useful in the design of new strategies for prevention of malignant melanoma. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer) by Cancer Science 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm Identification of reliable markers of chemo- and radiosensitivity and the key molecules that enhance the susceptibility of squamous esophageal cancer cells to anticancer treatments would be highly desirable. To test whether regenerating gene (REG) I expression enhances chemo- and radiosensitivity in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells, we used MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assays to compare the chemo- and radiosensitivities of untransfected TE-5 and TE-9 cells with those of cells stably transfected with REG I[alpha] and I[beta]. We then used flow cytometry to determine whether REG I expression alters cell cycle progression. No REG I mRNA or protein were detected in untransfected TE-5 and TE-9 cells. Transfection with REG I[alpha] and I[beta] led to... by Cancer Science 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm A murine (mAHM) and a humanized (AHM) monoclonal antibody against CD317 (also called tetherin, BST2, or HM1.24 antigen), expressed preferentially in neoplastic B cells such as multiple myeloma, exhibited antitumor effects as a result of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC). The putative interferon (IFN) response elements IRF-1/2 and ISGF3 are present in the promoter of the CD317 gene, and IFN has been used for the treatment of not only myeloproliferative diseases but also solid tumors such as renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and melanoma. Therefore, we examined the effects of IFN on the expression of CD317 and on the antitumor activity of AHM and mAHM in RCC and melanoma. Flow cytometry and in vitro ADCC assays with human or mouse effector cells demonstrated that IFN-[alpha] markedly ... by BioMed Central 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm Conclusion: EBV and DNA Topo II-alphaLI expression are possible indicators in oral carcinogenesis and may be valuable diagnostic and prognostic indices in oral carcinoma. (Source: BioMed Central) |
21 Nov 2008 at 9:14pm Featured Article Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: Dermatology ; Veterinary Article Date: 21 Nov 2008 - 11:00 PST A man from Banbury near Oxford, England, said his dog sniffed out his skin ... 21 Nov 2008 at 12:26pm WASHINGTON - Brittany Lietz, Miss Maryland 2006, first used tanning beds when she was 17 and getting ready for the prom; just three years later she was diagnosed with melanoma. 21 Nov 2008 at 4:16am When Jon Huntsman Sr. says cancer is one of the greatest sorrows that befalls families, he knows. 20 Nov 2008 at 8:07pm ADAM. "Basal Cell Carcinoma." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008. 20 Nov 2008 at 8:28am Award-winning dermatologist Bernard Ackerman likes how he looks with a tan. Award-winning dermatologist Bernard Ackerman likes how he looks with a tan. 20 Nov 2008 at 12:26am Sydney, Nov 19 : Vitamin B3, which is found in meats, nuts, grains and cereals, can be more effective than sunscreen in providing protection against skin cancer, a new study has found. 19 Nov 2008 at 4:19pm Main Category: Dermatology Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Article Date: 17 Nov 2008 - 9:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions Researchers report promising results for the viability of a ... 19 Nov 2008 at 8:06am Skin cancer is common in the middle-aged but young people are at risk as well, writes Sarah McInerney. 18 Nov 2008 at 11:51pm The pioneering Australian scientist who discovered the cure for cervical cancer is on the verge of creating the world's first vaccine for skin cancer. 18 Nov 2008 at 7:35pm A vitamin found in meats, nuts, grains and cereals might be more effective than sunscreen in preventing skin cancer, new research has found. 18 Nov 2008 at 11:14am A TINY red berry celebrated for its antioxidant qualities may also help protect against skin damage that leads to cancer, researchers believe. 18 Nov 2008 at 3:14am Identifying the sun-protection practices and risk profiles of beachgoers may help determine those who would benefit from targeted interventions intended to reduce the risk of skin cancer, according to a study ... 17 Nov 2008 at 10:24pm A jab to prevent skin cancer could be available in five years, a leading scientist claims. 17 Nov 2008 at 5:58pm That basic rule, "know thyself," can help prevent a pleasant seaside vacation from turning into a skin cancer risk, Australian dermatologists report. 17 Nov 2008 at 11:36am SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the Company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have reached agreement on the design of a phase 3 registration trial for thymalfasin as a potential ... |
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