Skin Cancer
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New Blood Test Could Detect Spread of Melanoma
By Amanda Chan published
The blood test would detect elevated levels of seven different proteins.
For Melanoma Patients, Arthritis Drug Could Treat Disease
By Rachael Rettner published
An arthritis drug may one day serve as a new treatment for patients with melanoma.
Arthritis Drug Could Prevent Skin Cancers
By Amanda Chan published
Celecoxib can non-melanoma skin cancers when they are still precancerous lesions, a study found.
Clearer Images of Melanoma Promised by New Method
By Live Science Staff published
Photoacoustic tomography may be the key to clear cancer pictures.
Why Skin Cancer Is on the Rise
By Stuart Fox published
Skin cancer is on the rise, and indoor tanning and the need to be bronze could be to blame.
Surprising Skin Cancer Risk: Too Much Driving
By Live Science Staff published
More facial skin cancers occur on the left side, suggesting long hours behind the wheel might put people at risk for this condition, a new study finds.
Gene Mutation Tied to Skin Cancer
By Live Science Staff published
Melanoma, a virulent form of skin cancer, is among the deadliest of cancers.
Childhood Beach Vacations Raise Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer
By Live Science Staff published
Beach vacations lead to a 5 percent increase in moles known as nevi among children.
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