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- Banana Boat Recalls Scalp Sunscreen Spray
August 1, 2022 — Edgewell Personal Care Co., the maker of Banana Boat sunscreen, is recalling a scalp spray because it contains trace levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer at high levels.
- A Fish Tale? More on That Seafood, Melanoma Study
June 14, 2022 — Experts advised not making a whale out of recent findings linking fish intake to deadly skin cancers.
- Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise
June 9, 2022 — Researchers found 20% of Americans studied with the highest intake had about a one-quarter higher risk of developing the disease over 15 years, versus the 20% with the lowest fish consumption.
- Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist: Poll
May 27, 2022 — A new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology found a sharp rise in both tanning and number of sunburns last year.
- Soon-to-Be Medical Student Awarded $10K After Spotting Melanoma
January 6, 2022 — A young woman has received a $10,000 scholarship for her medical education after alerting a Vancouver Canucks staff member about a cancerous mole.
- New Drug Might Be Non-Surgical Option for Common Skin Cancers
August 9, 2021 — An experimental gel could be a potential alternative to surgery when treating basal cell carcinoma.
- Stop Using Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreen, J&J Warns
July 15, 2021 — Johnson & Johnson has issued a voluntarily recall after finding low levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent, in some samples.
- Poll: Americans Falling Short on Sunscreen Use
June 21, 2021 — Survey suggests “that many people … believe skin cancer won’t happen to them.”
- Benzene Found in Popular Sunscreens: What to Know
June 11, 2021 — It’s important to note that benzene is not an ingredient in sunscreen, and Valisure's petition suggests that the findings are a result of contamination somewhere in the manufacturing process.
- Sun Safety: Cancerous Chemicals Found in Sunscreens
May 28, 2021 — Summer is around the corner, and with the pandemic waning for many, the CDC encourages people to spend more time unmasked outdoors. But protecting yourself from the sun is more important than ever, and questions about sunscreen safety may make you wonder how to do it.
- Consumer Reports Ranks Top Sunscreens for 2021
April 23, 2021 — A $4 sunscreen from Walmart performed well enough to be recommended and termed a "Best Buy" in this year's sunscreen ratings from Consumer Reports.
- Vaccine May Keep Melanoma in Remission 4 Years
January 25, 2021 — Giving melanoma patients a "personalized" vaccine can prompt an anti-tumor immune response that lasts for years, an early study finds.
- Black Melanoma Patients Face Treatment Delays
June 9, 2020 — Black Americans with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, wait longer for surgery than white patients, a new study finds.
- Consumer Reports Ranks Top Sunscreens for 2020
May 22, 2020 — Chemical sunscreens offer the best protection and beat out those with mineral or natural ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, a new review from Consumer Reports finds.
- Melanoma Death Risk Rises When a Spouse Dies
March 6, 2020 — But bereaved people with the most serious form of skin cancer were 17% more likely to die from it than others.
- Sexual Orientation May Influence Skin Cancer Risk
February 19, 2020 — Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analyzed data culled from national surveys conducted from 2014 to 2018 and found that skin cancer rates were 8.1% among gay men, 8.4% among bisexual men, and 6.7% among heterosexual men.
- Melanoma Cases Rising in U.S.
February 18, 2020 — States with the highest UV-attributable incidence rates among all residents were: Utah, Delaware, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Georgia, Washington and Montana.
- Is Melanoma Suspected? Get 2nd Opinion, Study Says
October 11, 2019 — Getting a second opinion from a pathologist specially trained in skin lesions -- a dermatopathologist -- yields the most accurate results, the new study found.
- Head, Neck Melanomas Rising in Young Americans
October 9, 2019 — Researchers found that the incidence of head and neck melanoma rose nearly 4% a year from 1995 to 2001, and 1.2% a year from 2001 to 2014 in children and young adults.
- Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin Cancer
July 31, 2019 — The study of around 125,000 Americans found that people with the highest intake of vitamin A lowered their risk of squamous cell skin cancer by around 15%
- Laser-Based Test Hunts Stray Melanoma Cells
June 12, 2019 — The researchers have been developing a laser-based system designed to screen patients' blood from the outside -- spotting tumor cells as they pass through veins in the arm and eliminating the need for a blood draw.
- Are DIY Sunscreens Dangerous?
May 21, 2019 — Overall, about seven out of 10 sunscreen recipes failed to adequately protect skin from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays, the study authors found.
- As Melanoma Rises, Doctors Challenge Some Early Testing
May 7, 2019 — As melanoma cases continue to rise sharply, some dermatologists question whether screening people without symptoms has resulted in overdiagnosing melanoma, bringing unnecessary anxiety and treatments.
- Study: We Absorb High Level of Sunscreen Chemicals
May 6, 2019 — Experts are quick to say the known risk from the sun's rays is greater than the potential risk posed by these chemicals. Keep using your sunscreen.
- Consumer Reports Names Top Sunscreens for 2019
April 30, 2019 — The rankings include sections for best sprays, sticks and lip balms as well as those products considered safe for coral reefs.
- Common Drug Combo Found to Cut Skin Cancer Odds
March 21, 2019 — A two-ointment combo used to clear crusty skin growths known as actinic keratosis also has been found to greatly reduce the odds for squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the second most common form of skin cancer.
- High-Fiber Diet May Help Your Gut Battle Melanoma
February 27, 2019 — New research suggests that a diet that's full of fiber appears to lead to more diverse intestinal bacteria (microbiome). In turn, a thriving gut microbiome is linked to a stronger response to an immune therapy for the aggressive skin cancer.
- Keytruda May Help Put Melanoma Into Remission
February 26, 2019 — Keytruda is the drug responsible for the remission of former President Jimmy Carter's cancer in 2015. Carter, then 90, had melanoma that spread to his brain and liver. Treatment with Keytruda appears to have cured him.
- Smokers May Fare Worse Vs. Deadliest Skin Cancer
February 25, 2019 — In a study of more than 700 melanoma patients in the United Kingdom, smokers were 40 percent less likely to survive melanoma than people who hadn't smoked for at least 10 years before their diagnosis.
- Too Much Time in the Sun? Skin Patch Might Tell
December 5, 2018 — Powered by the sun while designed to measure its rays, the patch automatically transmits sun readings to a user's smartphone. It works wet or dry, is fully reusable, and weighs next to nothing.
- World Melanoma Deaths Up Among Men, But Not Women
November 5, 2018 — Melanoma death rates were higher for men than for women, according to an analysis of World Health Organization data from 33 countries between 1985 and 2015.
- Study: Skin Creams May Be OK During Radiation
October 18, 2018 — Contrary to the usual advice, a new study has found that, unless applied very heavily, skin creams did not raise the radiation dose to the skin during cancer treatment.
- Nobel Prize Goes to Cancer Immunotherapy Pioneers
October 1, 2018 — Two cancer researchers -- James P. Allison, PhD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Tasuku Honjo, MD, PhD, of Kyoto University in Japa-- received the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the immune system can be harnessed to attack tumor cells, a finding that led to the development of immunotherapy drugs.
- Drug Combo Fights Melanoma That's Spread to Brain
August 23, 2018 — Experts said the findings represent another step forward against advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Once melanoma spreads to distant sites in the body, the prognosis has traditionally been grim. When it infiltrates the brain, the typical life expectancy has hovered around four to five months.
- HPV Shots Rid 97-Year-Old of Advanced Skin Cancer
July 17, 2018 — On a hunch, a doctor injected the Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, directly into the tumors of a woman with advanced skin cancer. The tumors disappeared. Nobody thinks it should be standard treatment, but it will spur more testing.
- Immune Therapy May Help Melanoma in the Brain
July 12, 2018 — A therapy that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells has been found to help people with melanoma that has spread to the brain.
- 'Face-Aging' Photos Convince Tanners to Shun Sun
May 31, 2018 — The new study included just over 200 college students. The researchers enlisted a computer program called "APRIL Age Progression Software," which was developed over the course of a five-year facial analysis involving 7,000 people representing various races, ages and lifestyles.
- AI Better Than Docs at Catching Skin Cancers
May 31, 2018 — The new study pitted a well-honed computer algorithm against 58 dermatologists, to see whether machine or humans were better at differentiating melanomas from moles.
- Consumer Reports Ranks Top Sunscreens for 2018
May 11, 2018 — SPF, or sun protection factor, is a measure of how long sunscreen protects you from radiation from the sun that can damage your skin. Dermatologists may recommend natural sunscreens for children and others with sensitive skin.
- Drug Keytruda May Help Block Melanoma's Return
April 16, 2018 — The drug also gained attention after former President Jimmy Carter announced in 2015 that Keytruda had beaten back his brain cancer.
- Stronger Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines Issued
March 20, 2018 — This recommendation, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, updates a 2012 recommendation that advised doctors not begin this education until children reached the age of 10.
- Obesity May Give Men With Melanoma a Survival Advantage
February 15, 2018 — Among men who received treatment for the potentially deadly cancer, obese patients lived an average of 47 percent longer than those with a healthy body weight, researchers found.
- 1 in 4 'never check for skin cancer'
February 7, 2018 — Almost a quarter of people in the UK are ignoring signs they may be at an increased risk of skin cancer
- Melanoma Rates Up for Boomers, Down Among Young
February 5, 2018 — Unfortunately, baby boomers who baked themselves in baby oil during their youth are now paying the price as they age, with more than 70 percent of melanoma cases now being diagnosed in those over 55.
- Medicinal Cream May Help Stop Skin Cancer's Return
January 5, 2018 — The study tracked outcomes for just over 930 U.S. veterans who averaged 70 years of age.
- Woman's Skin Cancer Selfie Sparks Awareness
December 13, 2017 — Dzierzek was a regular user of tanning beds in her youth. She was diagnosed with skin cancer at age 21.
- Waiting Even Days to Remove Melanoma Can Be Deadly
November 7, 2017 — No matter what stage their cancer was, those who waited more than 90 days for surgical treatment were more likely to die.
- With Skin Cancer Surgery, Insurance Matters
October 16, 2017 — Wait could be more than 6 weeks longer than those with private insurance, study says
- Study: Go Wider When Having Suspect Moles Removed
October 2, 2017 — Goal is to only perform one procedure, skin cancer specialist says