Skin cancer

Drug implant to protect against skin cancer
December 18 2009

UK health chiefs have approved a drug implant that protects against skin cancer. Known as Afamelanotide, it prevents the disease in fair-skinned people and lasts for two months, and avoids recurrence.

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Kangaroos may hold key to skin cancer cure
November 30 2009

Kangaroos may provide the key to a potential treatment to prevent skin cancer Australian scientists said on Monday.

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Laser therapy can worsen skin cancer: Study
November 20 2009

Cancer patients should avoid low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to treat hair-loss and skin care, as a new study has found that over exposure to low-intensity lasers causes expansion of tumour cells

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