In a sign that exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be playing a role in cancers of the breast, ovary, skin and uterus, researchers have found that people who developed those cancers have significantly higher levels of these chemicals in their bodies.
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Moffitt Receives $3 Million to Develop New Targeted Treatments for Rare Melanomas
Newswise — TAMPA, Fla. — Moffitt Cancer Center has been awarded a four-year, $3 million grant from the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs to develop new treatments for rare melanomas, including uveal melanoma. The grant will fund two projects aimed at advancing targeted alpha-particle therapies.
Tanning Beds Are the ‘Worst Offenders’ for Skin Cancer, Dermatologist Says
Tanning beds cause an increased risk of skin cancer among young people — especially those who have a family history of skin cancer.
Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents
A recent eBioMedicine study found key risk factors associated with the development of melanoma in children and adolescents.