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• Risk of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Increased For Organ Transplant Recipients: Study

  March 18, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links organ transplant surgery with an increased risk of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.

• Sharp Melanoma and Lung Cancer Declines Lead To Overall Drop in Cancer Rates: CDC

  July 13, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A CDC report indicates overall cancer death rates are declining, driven mostly by sharp drops in melanoma and lung cancer fatalities.

• At-Risk Americans Should Be More Concerned About Skin Cancer: Study

  June 30, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Many Americans say they are more concerned about wrinkles and sunburns than getting skin cancer, according to a new survey.

• Side Effects of HCTZ, Similar Blood Pressure Medications, May Increase Risk of Skin Cancer: Study

  April 22, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some blood pressure medications may increase the risk of skin cancer.

• National Tanning Bed Ban For Teens Would Significantly Decrease Melanoma Risks: Study

  April 20, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests a ban on indoor tanning for teens would prevent thousands of cases of melanoma per year, save lives and save American tax payers money.

• Tanning May Increase Women’s Risk Of Endometriosis: Study

  December 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that tanning may increase the risk of endometriosis.

• Tanning Bed Repair Recommendations Issued To Reduce Risk of Fires, Smoking

  July 23, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is urging tanning salon operators to conduct proper maintenance following numerous reports of smoke and fire over a two year period.

• Melanoma Overdiagnosis Likely Widespread: JAMA Report

  April 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  New research points to widespread over-diagnosis of melanoma cancer, which could lead to unnecessary treatments.

• Skin Cancer Apps May Result in Failure to Diagnosis Melanoma, or Provide False Signals of Concern: Study

  February 12, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that skin cancer detection apps used in Europe are unreliable and can lead to cancer misdiagnosis.

• Study Finds Industry Funding Influences Indoor Tanning Safety Studies

  February 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  New research reveals most studies claiming indoor tanning is not harmless are funded by the indoor tanning industry, while nearly all independent studies warn of skin cancer risks.