Australian researchers said Wednesday they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a “world first” breakthrough that could save many lives. The scientists, from Edith Cowan University, said the…
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Vitamin B3 reduces risk of skin cancer: study
A certain type of vitamin B3 may help reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 percent, according to research released Wednesday ahead of a major US cancer conference. Known as nicotinamide, the vitamin…
Hugh Jackman treated for third bout of skin cancer
Hugh Jackman has reportedly been treated for skin cancer for the third time. The 46-year-old actor recently underwent treatment for his third bout of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the space of 12 months. The…
Tattoos can make Melanoma (skin cancer) detection tricky
Millions of people head to the tattoo parlour to get “inked” each year, but a new study suggests that getting a tattoo over a mole or birthmark may not be healthy. That’s because having a…