COHASSET, HINGHAM, PLYMOUTH AND WEYMOUTH, MA…
The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation of Hingham and South Shore Skin Center, one of the most progressive dermatology practices serving thousands of patients at their Cohasset and Plymouth offices, teamed up at the Special Olympics held last week at Weymouth High School to educate children and their families about skin cancer prevention and sun safety .
Armed with one gallon of Blue Lizard sunscreen, Don’t Fry Day handouts and knowledge to share, Mimi Svenning, Assistant Director of the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation and Lori Skinner, RN of South Shore Skin Center who is a board member of Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, educated attendees on proper sunscreen application and ways to protect themselves in the sun.
This sun safety and skin cancer prevention event at the Special Olympics was part of the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation’s Don’t Fry Day line-up of events. Don’t Fry Day (celebrated across the U.S. on May 28th ) is an initiative sponsored by the National Council of Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) meant to raise awareness of sun safety. (more…)
A vaccine which was originally developed to combat the herpes virus attacks cancerous tumors causing skin cancer, a therapy helping patients to fully cure from melanoma, according to some American researchers, even at an advanced stage.
What has really surprised and encouraged us was to see that this vaccine Onco VEX did not addressed only to cells that were injected, but worked on cells in other parts of the body that we could not reach, said Dr. Howard Kaufman from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. In other words, the vaccine triggered an immune response that spreads throughout the body thanks to the bloodstream. Mr. Kaufman is now well prepared to launch a Phase III clinical trials, which will involved 430 patients across the United States. During Phase II, fifty patients with melanoma at the stage of metastasis have been vaccinated. Eight of them have fully recovered and four partially responded positively to the treatment. (more…)
Basal cell carcinoma
Authors Note: Last year I met two ladies a week apart who told me a story of their “nose cancer”. They thought they had a small pimple, it was a tiny little bump that was there and wouldn’t go away, they tried to pick it off and the little bump grew quickly which prompted them to seek medical attention immediately. They were completely surprised to discover it was cancer, although treatable, scary nonetheless. Now, 8 months later I hear of another case of basal cell carcinoma of the nose and am completely curious – something I have never heard of and suddenly 3 cases in less than a year.
Why?
Why now?
What is it? What causes it? I had to know more.
What is it?
Basal cell carcinoma is a slow growing cancer which is nonmelanoma and makes up 75% of all skin cancers.
What causes it?
There are many factors which can attribute to basal cell carcinoma. It starts in the top layer of the skin (epidermis) and can spread to surrounding areas and lower skin layers and/or nerves and bone if left untreated. (more…)
There are few herbs which can be used both topical as well as internal. Turmeric is one of them. This flexibility gives turmeric an edge for skin cancer treatment. We will see how to use turmeric and skin cancer can be prevented.
Our skin is the most exposed organ in our body. It is the wrapper of our internal organs. Obviously it is subjected to various conditions of climate. One of them is the exposure to sun. We all know that the nature has provided enough to safeguard our skin from sun rays, especially the UV rays. This safeguard is obtained in the form of bio availability of nutrition which our body can synthesis and also from external sources. One of the external sources is the turmeric and skin cancer should be handled by both topical application and oral intake. (more…)
The exact cause of skin cancer is not known, however, studies have shown that over exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun is a contributing factor. Approximately one million people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. There are three basic types of skin cancer. They are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
Of all the types of skin cancers to treat, basal cell carcinoma is the one that is most often seen. Besides being seen most often, basal cell carcinoma is also the easiest to diagnose and treat. A basal cell carcinoma can pop up just about anywhere on your skin, however, they are most commonly found on areas that receive a lot of sun. (more…)
Skin cancer occurs to quite a few persons around the world and around 1 million new cases are reported each year. This can be a growing issue as more and more persons are exposed to the damaging UV rays of the sun. Numerous experts cite the depletion of the ozone layer as a reason for the boost in cancer rates all close to the globe. Nearly 50% of all persons inside the U.S. will develop some type of this cancer by the time they’re in their mid 60s and which is alarming.
You will discover a number of forms of skin cancer including basal cell carcinoma or basal cell epithelioma. This will be the most popular type of cancer and one of the typical symptoms are sores that refuse to heal with time. This kind of skin cancer doesn’t typically spread and is most frequent on the face and neck, areas which are exposed to dangerous UV rays. Men and women with light skin and fair complexions are at a greatly exaggerated risk for developing basal cell carcinoma and need to avoid the sun or use high SPF sun block lotion at all times when they go outdoors. Just simply because there is cloud cover doesn’t mean that UV rays aren’t getting via. Some fair skinned individuals can even get sunburns on cloudy days. (more…)
There are many steps women out there do to make them beautiful and amazing. But, they are sometimes careless in choosing the best products and finally bring nothing but the detrimental side effects. Besides, the conventional way of shopping often makes them clueless about the details of the products. The main reason is because they do not observe and find the full facts before choosing certain products. Now, internet comes to bring the best solution for you. So, where should you go? Here is the guideline.
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The method of discovering skin cancer, the most widespread kind of cancer in the US, may be practiced by a once a month personal evaluation coupled along with an annual trip to your physician. Fast detection is important due to the fact, if identified quickly enough, skin cancer is nearly always curable.
At this time there are 3 primary kinds, most of which are generally noticeable if an individual knows exactly what to look for. Melanoma, one of the major types of skin cancer, is actually the most serious. This type of skin cancer is by far the most difficult to get rid of once it has propagated through the body, that is the reason why fast detection and therapy are essential. Skin cancer, of any type, may normally be addressed with success in it’s earlier phases.
Almost everybody has got freckles, birthmarks and moles. These types of skin conditions are observed within the majority of us and you are used to looking at them, yet you might not really see minor changes right now and that’s exactly what one will need to be watching for. Any kind of transformation in a mole’s form, edges, dimensions or even colour ought to get examined by a doctor. If a mole gets greater as compared to that of a pencil eraser or perhaps if it’s colour is several tones of brownish instead of a solid colour, these tend to be possible warning signs of skin cancer. A mole’s edge ought to be nicely outlined and, if that’s not the scenario, inform your physician. Furthermore, any kind of sore which won’t mend or even a mole that develops much larger at a quick speed ought to get examined right away. (more…)
Leading dermatologist and skin expert Dr. Kirk Barber answers Canadians’ questions on a common pre-cancerous skin condition – actinic keratosis (AK).
Q. I have some red, scaly spots on my scalp. I think it’s just a rash, but my wife says I should get it checked out because I’m fair skinned and balding and could be at risk for skin cancer. Should I be worried?
A. Your wife was right to suggest getting these suspicious spots checked out. While you’d have to see a doctor to know for sure, it’s possible that you could have actinic keratosis, or AK, which is a skin condition caused by over-exposure to and damage by the sun. Early detection of AK is important because if left untreated it can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer.
Q. I’ve been doing some research and I think I might have actinic keratosis. What are my treatment options?
A. AK can be treated in many ways. The newest treatment available for AK is called Zyclara. It’s a cream that’s just been approved by Health Canada. Some of the benefits of Zyclara include that it’s well tolerated, is easy to use and can be applied in the comforts of your own home and it not only targets visible lesions, but also treats lesions that are not yet visible but are developing within your skin. There are also several other options available including other topical creams and topical chemotherapy, cryotherapy (freezing), curettage (scraping), lasers (burning) and photodynamic therapy. Speak with your dermatologist to determine what treatment options are best for you. (more…)
Leading dermatologist and skin expert Dr. Kirk Barber answers Canadians’ questions on a common pre-cancerous skin condition – actinic keratosis (AK).
Q. I have some red, scaly spots on my scalp. I think it’s just a rash, but my wife says I should get it checked out because I’m fair skinned and balding and could be at risk for skin cancer. Should I be worried?
A. Your wife was right to suggest getting these suspicious spots checked out. While you’d have to see a doctor to know for sure, it’s possible that you could have actinic keratosis, or AK, which is a skin condition caused by over-exposure to and damage by the sun. Early detection of AK is important because if left untreated it can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer. (more…)
