The FDA regulates sunscreen as an OTC drug, deeming only zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and bemotrizinol as "generally recognized as safe and effective" (Grase). Experts advise avoiding parabens and phthalates, but emphasize that not using sunscreen poses a greater health risk than using regulated chemical sunscreens.
Researchers in Vermont discovered a transmissible skin cancer, resembling black tar, spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog. The cancer, identified as melanoma, appears to be infectious, with tumor cells escaping hosts and infecting new fish, offering potential clues for human cancer metastasis.
Amid European heatwaves, a social media claim suggests sunscreen increases skin cancer risk. DW fact-checked this, finding no scientific evidence to support it; instead, studies show regular sunscreen use reduces melanoma risk. Melanoma cases have risen since 1975, but this is not linked to sunscreen.
A new mRNA vaccine, Intessemiran Autogen, combined with immunotherapy, has shown a 49% reduction in skin cancer recurrence or death in Stage III/IV patients. The vaccine analyzes tumor mutations to train the immune system.
A new mRNA-based vaccine combined with immunotherapy has shown a 49% reduction in the risk of skin cancer recurrence or death in patients with stage III/IV melanoma. The treatment, a collaboration between Merck and Moderna, analyzes tumor mutations to train the immune system.
A personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda significantly reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence and death in a clinical trial. The therapy, which trains T cells to target unique tumor neoantigens, showed 68.8% of patients remained cancer-free after five years, compared to 49.1% with Keytruda alone.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, has started preventative radiation therapy for a skin lesion removed in April. He will continue his daily activities while undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, protests escalate in Bolivia demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation due to economic crisis, and Venezuela announces the release of over 500 political prisoners.
Brazilian President Lula will undergo 15 sessions of superficial radiotherapy on his scalp after the surgical removal of a basal cell carcinoma. The cancer, which is common and rarely metastasizes, was located on his scalp and is typically treated with surgery. Radiotherapy is being used as a complementary treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence.
President Lula underwent a complementary treatment for skin cancer removal at Hospital Sírio Libanês. Doctors confirmed the lesion was localized and had not spread. The procedure was for a basal cell carcinoma, the most common type caused by sun exposure.
Melanoma cases in the UK have hit a record high of 20,980 in 2022, with projections indicating a further increase by 2040. Cancer Research UK emphasizes the preventable nature of most cases and urges sun safety measures.
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK have surpassed 20,000 annually for the first time, with Cancer Research UK citing UV exposure as a major cause. New rules are being considered to prevent underage sunbed use.
A UK cross-party parliamentary report urges a ban on sunbed advertising, cigarette-style warnings, and stricter regulations to combat rising skin cancer rates, citing a 60% increased risk of melanoma for under-35s using sunbeds.
