Scientists discover three new gene faults which could increase melanoma risk by thirty per cent

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered the first DNA faults linked to melanoma - the deadliest skin cancer - that are not related to hair, skin or eye colour, according to research published in Nature Genetics today. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered the first DNA faults linked to melanoma - the deadliest skin cancer - that are not related to hair, skin or eye colour, according to research published in Nature Genetics today.

9 October 2011

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Podcast: Bacteria, bowel cancer, sunscreen and smoking

20 September 2011

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Childish cells with legs provide clues to skin cancer

15 September 2011

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Protein prompting cells to sprout legs could cause skin cancer to spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a protein called Rac1 prompts pigment cells to sprout long 'legs' that could propel skin cancer cells, allowing them to spread, according to research published in Developmental Cell today. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a protein called Rac1 prompts pigment cells to sprout long 'legs' that could propel skin cancer cells, allowing them to spread, according to research published in Developmental Cell today.

14 September 2011

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Sunburn rife as men skimp on sunscreen

Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun. Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun.

29 August 2011

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Stick with shade, clothes and sunscreen to prevent skin cancer – not coffee

16 August 2011

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Podcast: New drugs, lung cancer surgery and mobile phones

24 June 2011

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ASCO 2011 – A year of promise for treating melanoma

8 June 2011

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Skin cancer, sunbeds, surgery and smoking in this month’s podcast

26 April 2011

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New results cast doubt on cancer's immortality

21 April 2011

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New sunbed laws should save lives

8 April 2011

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Two young adults diagnosed with skin cancer every day

Each day more than two people under 35 in Britain are diagnosed with malignant melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new figures from Cancer Research UK. Each day more than two people under 35 in Britain are diagnosed with malignant melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new figures from Cancer Research UK.

6 April 2011