Skin Cancer
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‘It’s huge’: Vaccine for melanoma found to reduce recurrence, death by halfA new messenger RNA vaccine, paired with an antibody drug, has been shown to reduce the chance of recurrence or death from melanoma by half after three years.HealthDec 14, 2023
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Spending some extra time in the sun this summer? Be mindful about melanomaAccording to the Canadian Cancer Society, roughly 9,000 people were diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and 1,200 people died from it.HealthJun 27, 2023
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Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and PentictonMorgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.HealthJun 7, 2023
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Public dispensers make sunscreen more accessible in communities across CanadaFree public sunscreen dispensers, similar to hand-sanitizer stations, are making sunscreen more accessible in communities across Canada as part of a project to fight skin cancer.CanadaJun 7, 2023
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Parents, caregivers warned about children’s sun exposure and increased skin cancer riskAccording to the Skin Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, more than 80 per cent of sun exposure happens during childhood and adolescence.HealthJun 6, 2023
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Hugh Jackman reveals new cancer scare, urges people to stop tanningHugh Jackman is undergoing testing to determine if abnormalities spotted during a recent medical checkup are signs of basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer.EntertainmentApr 5, 2023
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Merck, Moderna show progress on skin cancer vaccine using same technology as COVID shotsThe patient group that took the potential skin cancer vaccine and Keytruda saw a 44 per cent reduction in the risk of death or the cancer returning, the companies said.HealthDec 13, 2022
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‘Preparing for disfigurement’: Wait for B.C. cancer surgery leaves time for nurse’s tumour to grow"From the time I was diagnosed with the metastatic stage 3 cancer to the time I'm actually getting surgery is four months," Fayra Krueger said.HealthNov 21, 2022
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Khloé Kardashian says she had facial tumour removed in 2nd bout of skin cancerKhloé Kardashian revealed to fans the reason behind the facial bandages she has been wearing in public recently.EntertainmentOct 12, 2022
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Don’t skip the neck! Stark photo shows why sunscreen should extend past the faceA tweet shared by a dermatologist showing sun damage and aging on a woman's neck is a good reminder that your skincare routine needs to extend below the jawline.TrendingSep 7, 2022
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