By targeting and disabling a protein frequently found in melanoma tumors, doctors may be able to make the cancer more vulnerable to chemotherapy, according to a new study by researchers in the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.

“We tested a compound that can weaken the tumor by targeting a prote…

Researchers have discovered how a mole develops into melanoma by showing the interaction of two key proteins involved in 60-70 percent of tumors. The Penn State scientists also demonstrate that therapeutic targeting of these proteins is necessary for drugs to effectively treat this deadly form of ca…

KGK Synergize Inc. presents findings today
A new study presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting shows that a proprietary blend extracted from canola, Dermytol™, produces a pronounced reduction of malignant melanoma cell growth. Dermytol™, a proprietary compound developed by KGK Syne…

A non-invasive diagnostic tool to detect surface cancers quickly and painlessly using technology currently employed by gyms to calculate body composition has been developed by a QUT PhD medical physics researcher.

Jye Smith from QUT’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences has developed a…

Barcelona, Spain: An experimental drug that attacks cancer in an entirely new way has shown promise in treating advanced melanoma, delaying progression of the disease and prolonging the lives of patients.

New research presented today (Wednesday) at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO 14) in Ba…

Provecta demonstrates minimal side effects, significant efficacy and bystander effect on melanoma tumors in 20 stage III patients

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT) announced preliminary results of its Phase 1 clinical trial of Provecta for the treatment of metastatic…

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have found a genetic signature for aggressive melanomas.
Other than visually inspecting the disease, doctors have no genetic blueprint to classify melanomas, a lethal form of skin cancer. Tumors generally are ranked by how deeply the growth ha…

Filed under: MelanomaAccording to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, routine self-exams of your feet are very vital to find skin cancer early, including melanoma. whether melanoma is detected in the early stages, 92 percent of patients survive five years. Melanoma can develop anywhere …

Filed under: MelanomaThe incidence of melanoma has steadily increased in the United States by the past several decades, according to Martin A. Weinstock, MD, PhD and professor of dermatology at Brown, in a speech to the American Academy of Dermatology’s Summer Meeting.From 1995 to 2004, melanoma, th…

Filed under: Skin Cancer, Melanoma, PreventionFinding an strange mole can be scary, particularly whether you don’t know the difference within ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’. I had one a few years ago on my back, and it turned out to be normal but it freaked me out a bit. Here’s a handy visual guide from Fi…