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Viagra may be used to combat skin cancer

Researchers have found that sildenafil, which is better known under its trade name, Viagra, may be used to treat malignant melanoma Continue reading “Viagra may be used to combat skin cancer” »  More...

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By BioNews On Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
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3 cups of coffee a day can cut skin cancer risk by 20pc

Coffee consumption can reduce the risk of a common and slow-growing form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, according a study Continue reading “3 cups of coffee a day can cut skin cancer risk by 20pc” More...

By BioNews On Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
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4 sunbed visits up skin cancer risk by 15pc

The use of tanning beds four times a year can increase the risk for skin cancer by 15 percent, scientists have found Continue reading “4 sunbed visits up skin cancer risk by 15pc” »  More...

By BioNews On Monday, October 24th, 2011
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Sleeping sickness drug may help prevent skin cancer

Researchers have revealed that an antiparasitic agent used to treat African sleeping sickness might someday be used to prevent nonmelanoma skin cancers Continue reading “Sleeping sickness drug may help prevent More...

By BioNews On Monday, October 10th, 2011
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Cancer research finds two genetic variants

Scientists have discovered two new genetic variants that increase the risk of melanoma skin cancer Continue reading “Cancer research finds two genetic variants” »  More...

By BioNews On Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
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BP drugs may extend lives of melanoma patients

A new study has found that drugs, commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may also slow the progression of deadly skin cancer melanoma Continue reading “BP drugs may extend lives of melanoma patients” More...

By BioNews On Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
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Millions put themselves at risk believing spray tan will stop skin cancer

A study has found that millions of people are putting themselves at risk of developing skin cancer, because they believe that a spray tan will protect them from getting sunburnt Continue reading “Millions More...

By BioNews On Monday, August 22nd, 2011
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Drug to prolong lives of skin cancer patients soon to be widely available

For all those people who are suffering from the deadly skin cancer melanoma, the invention of a drug that can prolong lives, might bring some relief Continue reading “Drug to prolong lives of skin cancer patients More...

By BioNews On Friday, August 19th, 2011
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Promising new drug to treat ‘deadliest’ skin cancer developed

Researchers have developed a new drug to treat malignant melanoma, a deadliest form of skin cancer Continue reading “Promising new drug to treat ‘deadliest’ skin cancer developed” »  More...

By BioNews On Sunday, July 31st, 2011
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World’s first skin cancer vaccine may be available within 1 year

An Australian scientist is on the verge of creating the world’s first skin cancer vaccine. Continue reading “World’s first skin cancer vaccine may be available within 1 year” »  More...