Despite there being no definitive cure for melanoma, there are drugs available such as Zelboraf and Yervoy which help increase the chance of recovery and life expectancy. The drugs can cost up to $120,000 per year for a standard course leading to calls from melanoma sufferers in Australia to have the drugs added to the

Landon Donovan, who plays and stars for the LA Galaxy and Team USA soccer teams, has partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation (USA) to promote sun safety awareness to men. The campaign is designed to encourage men to adopt proper sun safety practices to help avoid skin cancer. Skin cancer awareness is close to Donovan’s

After originally having a mole on her temple biopsied, Esther Allen was told that all was safe. Only many years later, after Esther noticed a lump by her ear, Esther discovered that the mole on her temple had in fact been melanoma. The most serious and deadly form of skin cancer. The doctors explained that

Australia may have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world but it doesn’t mean that other countries don’t feel the a significant impact from the disease. In fact, a total cost of $1.7 Billion is spent on skin cancer treatments in the U.S. every year! A great infographic sponsored by northwestpharmacy.com (click here

A new drug treatment for basal cell carcinoma was recently trialed with encouraging results. The treatment, known as Dz13, targets the “c-jun” gene which is known to be responsible for triggering basal cell carcinoma – the most common type of skin cancer. The drug treatment which was trialled on a human being, showed signs of

Queensland men aged 18-24 are the number one age group for ignoring the sun safety message. A joint study between the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and Queensland Health discovered that this age group were up to seven times more likely to have been sunburnt on any weekend in comparison to other demographics. The study

An interesting study out of the US shows that those who have been previously diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) may be at a greater risk of developing other types if cancers in the future. Read Details Here The research conducted at Harvard, showed that males diagnosed with NMSC may be at a 15% increased

Researchers at the University of Otago have conducted a significant research program into sun protection practices in outdoor workers. Surveying more than 1000 outdoor workers in New Zealand, the study found that only one third are suitably protected from ultra-violet radiation. Nine different outdoor working industries were included in the research, such as forestry, roading,

A new study in the US has produced surprising results, finding that more than a quarter of people who have had melanoma say they never use sunscreen. Having already been diagnosed with melanoma, the risk of being diagnosed with the disease again is very high. Actually, survivors are nine times more likely than other people

In a push to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in New Zealand’s youth, new regulations will see sunbeds prohibited for those under the age of 18. NZ and Australia have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. These changes are designed to help reduce damage caused by sunbeds which produce dangerous levels

Melanoma figures in the United States indicate that the aggressive and deadly skin cancer is on the rise in the U.S. youth. While the disease is still relatively rare in children, rates have increased at a rate of 2 percent per year from 1973 to 2009 in newborns to those aged 19. Read More Here

Data released from a 22-year old study has revealed that common Aspirin may help reduce the risk of melanoma. According to the results, Postmenopausal women who used Aspirin (ASA) had a significantly lower risk of melanoma, and longer duration of ASA use was associated with greater protection. However this study was limited by the observational