New drug for advanced melanoma shrinks tumors

on August 26, 2010 in In the News, Uncategorized

This is a very exciting development and follows the recent reports of ipulimumab having efficacy at least temporarily in treating patients with metastatic melanoma with BRAF mutations. These responses seem to be longer lasting at least in the initial studies. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and patients with widespread metastases essentially [...]

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I have increasingly more and more spots on my back. I need info on what skin cancer looks like.

on August 23, 2010 in Ask the Doc

I’m 45 years old, and of course back in my younger days I never used sunscreen. Now I have brown spots all over the top of my back. They do not look like age spots that are on my hands and face. They are raised,and a dark brown in color. I need to know if [...]

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Freckles, Moles And Skin Tags

on August 17, 2010 in In the News

Freckles, Moles And Skin TagsAug 16th, 2010 by RosieTanza. The difference between freckles, moles and skin tags. What to do if they look dangerous with the possibility of becoming cancerous. What Are Freckles? Freckles are brown spots that usually occur on the face and arms. They are more common during the summer and in people [...]

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How much can I expect to pay for a full skin scan for damage and cancer?

on August 17, 2010 in Ask the Doc

I have heard this is available now. Having been exposed to the sun all my life, I would like to know if I have any skin problems. Answer: It varies from place to place but in general, this would be a routine office visit which generally runs about $100 or so. You should get a [...]

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Skin Cancer Prevention iPhone App SunSafety Launched for iPhone by AppsolutelyiPhone | Press Releases @ Your Story

on August 13, 2010 in In the News

A new application for your iPhone has been developed by AppsolutelyiPhone.  This is a great way to use technology to assure you are following proper measures to skin health. Skin Cancer Prevention iPhone App Launched for iPhone Boston based iphone App developers, AppsolutelyiPhone today launched their SunSafety for iPhone skin cancer prevention App. SunSafety provides [...]

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How does diabetes effect someone who is diagnosed with skin cancer

on August 13, 2010 in Ask the Doc

My dad was just diagnosed with skin cancer. I believe it is melanoma skin cancer. He has diabetes and has had several health issues in the last year or so. i was wondering how is diabetes is going to effect his cancer and how chemo will react to his other health issues if he chooses [...]

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