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Abstracts. 26 Aug 2013 | 08:18 pm
Authors: PMID: 23968495 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Cancer and Oncology Daily, the new cancer portal with all the l...
Single injection may revolutionize melanoma treatment 26 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
A new study at Moffitt Cancer Center could offer hope to people with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Researchers are investigating whether an injectable known as PV-10 can shrink tumors a...
XPF protein levels determine sensitivity of malignant melanoma cells to oxaliplatin chemotherapy: Suitability as a biomarker for patient selection 26 Aug 2013 | 08:00 am
In this study, we have shown that oxaliplatin forms inter‐strand cross‐links (ICLs) in cellular DNA and that loss of the heterodimeric structure‐specific endonuclease XPF‐ERCC1 causes hypersensitivity...
Northwestern Medicine uses new minimally invasive technique for melanoma 26 Aug 2013 | 08:00 am
(Northwestern Memorial Hospital) Surgical oncologists are now using laparoscopic procedure to remove lymph nodes, cutting chance of infection and reducing recovery time in half. (Source: EurekAlert! -...
Could the 'triple whammy' technique that beat HIV/Aids win battle against cancer? 25 Aug 2013 | 03:05 am
New gene treatments that attack tumours on multiple fronts can prolong life – but also show cancer cells are more complex than scientists had thoughtWing commander Brian Liversidge was 60 when he was ...
Research Gets to Root of Redheads' Higher Melanoma Risk 24 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Gene mutation tied to ginger tresses may also play role in promoting cancer, mouse study suggests (Source: Cancercompass News: Other Cancer)
New study explains why redheads have increased melanoma risk 24 Aug 2013 | 02:11 am
Accounting for about 75 percent of skin cancer deaths, melanoma is the least common yet most lethal form of skin cancer. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The...
Inhibitory effect of antidepressants on B16F10 melanoma tumor growth. 23 Aug 2013 | 10:20 pm
Conclusion: The inhibitory effect of fluoxetine on melanoma growth was associated with an increased mitogen-induced T cell proliferation which may at least partly participate in the mechanism of the a...
Red hair and melanoma may have genetic link 23 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
A mutation in a gene called MC1R gives redheads their hair color and fair skin. Now a new US study suggests this same mutation triggers a cancer-causing signalling pathway when redheads are exposed to...
Does 'ginger gene' increase skin cancer risk? 23 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm
The Times says “the anti-cancer gene fails in the sunshine”, among many reports on why people with red hair may be more susceptible to malignant melanoma – the most severe form of skin cancer. The fi...
