Tag: Skin Cancer
British women injecting hormones to get a tan
Many British women have started injecting themselves with an untested and unlicensed tanning drug that increases the amount of dark pigment in their skin.[MORE]
Cancer expert warns against sun trap
A Tasmanian cancer expert has urged people to think about skin cancer this summer.[MORE]
People flirting with skin cancer to boost vitamin D: report
A survey has found some people are not protecting themselves from sun exposure in fear of vitamin D deficiency.[MORE]
Nano-tech sunscreen presents potential health risk
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There are fears nanotechnology may be harmful in sunscreens that are rubbed directly onto human skin.[MORE]
Cancer council welcomes new ad campaign
The Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) has praised a new $2 million TV advertising campaign warning about the dangers of sun tanning.[MORE]
Survey exposes workers' sunlight danger
A national survey released today indicates employers need to provide better workplace protection against direct sunlight. [MORE]
Cancer doctor denies risking 6,770 lives
Skin cancer doctor denies wrongdoing after 6,770 of his patients were told they may have missed out on crucial treatment.[MORE]
Doctor leaves 6,770 'at risk of skin cancer'
Authorities say 6,770 patients of a deregistered former Sydney doctor could be at risk of skin cancer.[MORE]
Frazer presents skin cancer vaccine research
Queensland scientist Professor Ian Frazer has detailed his research into a skin cancer vaccine at a medical research conference in Brisbane.[MORE]
Frazer to unveil skin cancer vaccine
Human trials of a world-first skin cancer vaccine could start as early as next year.[MORE]
NZ has world's worst melanoma rate
New Zealand has edged out Australia to have the world's worst rate of melanomas, researchers have found.[MORE]
Two more genes linked to common skin cancer
Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent.[MORE]
Cancer Council calls for tanning bed crackdown
The Cancer Council says new research suggesting tanning beds might be linked to 43 deaths in Australia every year, backs up the case for tougher regulation of the industry.[MORE]
Solariums 'killing 43 people a year'
New research suggests tanning beds might be responsible for killing more than 40 Australians a year.[MORE]
Court warning for tanning companies
The Federal Court has ruled tanning salons breached the Trade Practices Act by publishing misleading claims about solarium use.[MORE]
Skin moisturisers may increase cancer risk: research
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US biologists say some common moisturisers may promote skin cancer. [MORE]
Researchers cure Melanoma patient with own immune cells
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Researchers in the US have been able to cure a man with skin cancer by injecting the patient with billions of clones of his own immune cells.[MORE]
Cloning could provide skin cancer treatment
Scientists in the United States say they have successfully treated a man suffering from advanced skin cancer by cloning one of his immune system blood cells to mount an attack on the disease. [MORE]
ACCC targets solarium industry over 'deceptive' tanning claims
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The ACCC is cracking down on allegedly deceptive conduct in the tanning industry. [MORE]
ACCC taking solarium operators to court
Australia's consumer watchdog takes solarium operators to court over allegations they misled the public.[MORE]
Kalgoorlie council ditches solarium in favour of spray tan
The Kalgoorlie Boulder City Council says it is on track to replace the solarium at its Oasis Recreation Centre with a spray on tan service by the end of the month. [MORE]
Study looks at health of Vietnam veterans, families
The Federal Government has launched its most comprehensive survey of veterans' health.[MORE]
Qld researchers discover melanoma gene
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Qld researchers say people most at risk of developing melanoma can be identifed by their genes.[MORE]
Experts close to chromosome melanoma test
Queensland cancer experts say they are close to finding a new way to diagnose the deadly skin cancer melanoma.[MORE]
Ewan McGregor reveals cancer scare
Ewan McGregor has had a cancerous mole removed from just below his right eye.[MORE]
