U.S. Task Force Struggles to Determine Whether Visual Skin Cancer Screening is Effective
A federal task force has determined visual skin cancer screening appears to add no benefit to those not at high risk of developing skin cancer already.
Tag Archives: Skin Cancer
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More Than 1,300 Breast Implant ALCL Cases Diagnosed Worldwide, Including 35 Deaths: Report
New data links breast implant-associated cancer to more than 1,300 cases worldwide.
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FDA Warns About Breast Implant Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma Risks, Which May Result in Death
The FDA warns that medical literature has linked breast implant squamous cell carcinoma cases with patient deaths.
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Salon Nail Dryers May Cause DNA Damage and Skin Cancer from Radiation, Researchers Warn
A new study warns that nail dryers used at salons emit potentially harmful UV radiation which can damage DNA and increase the risk of skin cancer.
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Breast Implants Linked to Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma in the Capsule, FDA Warns
The FDA has issued a new warning indicating breast implants may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer and lymphomas.
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Sunscreen Benzene Warnings Added to Summer Sun Safety Guide Issued By Federal Health Officials
The FDA has added benzene sunscreen warnings to its annual guide to summer sun safety following a number of aerosol product recalls.
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Too Much Fish May Increase Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer: Study
A new study links high levels of fish consumption with an increased risk of melanoma skin cancer.
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FDA Warns of Injury, Scarring Risk from Mole Removal Products
The FDA is urging consumers not to use at-home mole removal products, which could lead to scarring, injuries and delays in skin cancer diagnosis.
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Skin Cancer Risk Linked to Xeljanz, Jakafi, Other JAK Inhibitors: Study
A new study links Xeljanz and similar drugs to an increased risk of skin cancer.
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Risk of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Increased For Organ Transplant Recipients: Study
A new study links organ transplant surgery with an increased risk of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.
