Teen Role Model Actress Miranda Cosgrove, 18, Asks Fans to Make Smart Sun Choices
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2012 / PR Newswire / — The end of winter is prime time for tanning as teens prepare for spring break and escape the cool-weather blues. An estimated 2.3 million teens visit a tanning salon at least once a year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. What these teens don’t realize is … Read more
Skin Cancer Imaging with MoleMate Featured at American Academy of Dermatology Meeting
Broad Attendance by International and North American Dermatologists MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 23, 2012 /CNW/ - MedX Health Corp., (TSXV.MDX) a global leader in drug free, non-invasive low level laser light therapy and light imaging systems, announced that MoleMate and its more robust software, SIMSYS, gained the attention of the dermatologists in attendance at the American Academy of … Read more
MoleMate Skin Imaging System: See More at AAD
A significant advance over dermoscopy in non-invasive skin cancer screening The FDA approved Siascope Skin Imaging System is a significant advance in the early detection of potentially life threatening moles and lesions. See more below the surface of suspicious moles and lesions. Accurate images of the pigment, blood, and collagen 2mm below the mole or lesion allowing … Read more
Nail Salon Drying Lights Called Skin Cancer Risk
CBC News Toronto The lights used to dry nails after Shellac treatments emit UV light, which has been linked to an increased skin cancer risk. Skin doctors say women should be aware of the cancer risks of using UV lights to dry nails after manicure treatments. Shellac nail polish, a brand name registered by Creative … Read more
MoleMate: Where Does Your Skin Fit In? Quiz
Source: Skincancer.org Your skin type identifies your susceptibility to sun damage and skin cancer risk. Based on the respected Fitzpatrick Skin Type classification system, The Skin Cancer Foundation has developed a quiz to help people determine their skin type. Results include type-tailored sun safety advice and a list of celebrities with similar complexions. The Skin … Read more
Do I Have Skin Cancer?
KSDK.com I have pale skin and moles. One of my moles on me legs looks black in the middle. Could I have skin cancer? 19-year-old Adrian Plotnicoff gets a thorough skin check up by her dermatologist every six months. She had precancerous moles removed in the past, so she was always on the lookout for … Read more
San Diego Padre Josh Geer Return to Mound After Overcoming Skin Cancer
By Corey Brock / MLB.com Josh Geer, who made 22 starts for the Padres between 2008 and ’09, is back competing for a job with San Diego this spring after missing most of last season following surgery to deal with skin cancer. After making two Triple-A starts, Geer was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma last April. Surgery to … Read more
American Cancer Society Honors Marge Daidone’s “Look Good Feel Better” Program
Jason Henry Marge Daidone has spent two decades helping cancer patients feel confident about their appearance. Her work helps patients struggling with hair loss and discolored skin retain confidence. In honor of her work over the years, the American Cancer Society bestowed the Living Angel award upon her Saturday at the 26th annual Life Savers … Read more
Why is Skin cancer the Still the Most Common Form of Cancer When it’s the Possibly The Most Preventable?
Ftlevenworthlamp.com By Shari Lopatin More Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries and pancreas — combined. All together, according to the American Cancer Society, that equals 2 million new cases of skin cancer a year, making it more common than any other cancer. The … Read more
MoleMate: What Causes Skin Cancer?
Source: National Cancer Institute When you’re told that you have skin cancer, it’s natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. The main risk factors for skin cancer is exposure to sunlight (UV radiation), but there are also other risk factors. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a … Read more











