A BURY-BORN mum diagnosed with skin cancer after a chance encounter is helping researchers to trial a pioneering blood test that can spot signs of melanoma returning.
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Scientists discover new weapon in the fight against skin cancer
Scientists attribute this rise partly to increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning beds. Unlike most cancers, which predominantly affect older individuals, melanoma is also common in people under 30. Despite significant progress in treatment, many patients experience resistance to available therapies, making new approaches crucial.
Are we done with tanning?
A year ago professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO from the Melanoma Institute Australia were named joint Australians of the Year so, one year on, just how far have we in changing attitudes to tanning and preventing one of the most preventable cancers?
Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study – but the health risks are far more serious
Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, it’s crucial to approach these results with caution and consider the broader context of air pollution’s effects on human health.