skin cancer

Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men

Skin cancer deaths among men soars in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow.

Pioneering cancer drug combination approved

A pioneering pair of cancer drugs that unleash the immune system on tumours will be paid for by the NHS in England.

Skin cancer: Pair of drugs 'eliminate 20% of tumours'

A fifth of people with advanced melanoma have no sign of tumours in their body after treatment with a pair of immunotherapy drugs, a study shows.

Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'

Having more than 11 moles on one arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests.

Fast-tracked skin cancer drug pembrolizumab gets approval

A new drug for advanced skin cancer should be made available on the NHS in England, experts recommend.

Richie Benaud: World pays tribute to cricket legend & commentator

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.

November 5, 2018
November 5, 2018

Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men

Skin cancer deaths among men soars in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Pioneering cancer drug combination approved

A pioneering pair of cancer drugs that unleash the immune system on tumours will be paid for by the NHS in England.

April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016

Skin cancer: Pair of drugs 'eliminate 20% of tumours'

A fifth of people with advanced melanoma have no sign of tumours in their body after treatment with a pair of immunotherapy drugs, a study shows.

October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'

Having more than 11 moles on one arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests.

October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015

Fast-tracked skin cancer drug pembrolizumab gets approval

A new drug for advanced skin cancer should be made available on the NHS in England, experts recommend.

April 10, 2015
April 10, 2015

Richie Benaud: World pays tribute to cricket legend & commentator

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.

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