What's Happening?
Date:Friday Jan 27, 2012
Title:Melanoma patient survival in New Zealand
Abstract:Five-year cumulative relative survival ratio for patients with melanoma is high, according to a Ministry of Health publication. No real changes in survival were seen between 1998 and 2007. Published in late 2010, Cancer patient survival covering the period 1994 to 2007 provides a broad overview of cancer patient survival in New Zealand and groups cancer patients into 24 site groupings, including melanoma.
Date:Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
Title:Contribution of nodular melanoma to mortality
Abstract:Study concludes that public health efforts should include a focus on nodular melanoma for maximum reduction of melanoma mortality. Study abstract. Objective: To gain insight into reducing melanoma mortality by examining epidemiologic trends by subtype with emphasis on the contribution of each subtype to melanoma-related death.
Date:Monday Jan 23, 2012
Title:The children and sunscreen study
Abstract:Australian study finds that primary schoolchildren apply sunscreen at a substantially less thickness than that tested during product development. Also, children apply significantly more sunscreen when using a pump squeeze bottle compared with a roll-on dispenser.
Date:Thursday Jan 19, 2012
Title:Trends in melanoma mortality among non-Hispanic whites by educational attainment
Abstract:Study finds that recent declines in melanoma mortality in the US are largely confined to more educated groups. Objective: To evaluate overall trends in melanoma mortality rates among non-Hispanic whites by educational level.
Date:Wednesday Jan 18, 2012
Title:Dear 16-year old me
Abstract:Video designed to raise awareness of melanoma has had over 4. 5 million views on You Tube since May 2011. Since May 2011, an online Canadian video designed to raise awareness of melanoma has had over 4.
Date:Thursday Jan 12, 2012
Title:Possible role of oestrogen in melanoma
Abstract:Study suggests that women taking anti-oestrogen therapy for breast cancer have a lower risk of melanoma than those who do not. Results are consistent with other evidence suggesting that elevated oestrogen levels may be implicated in melanoma aetiology.
Date:Tuesday Jan 10, 2012
Title:Hereditary predisposition in eye melanoma
Abstract:Findings suggest that BAP1 mutations cause the disease in a small subset of patients with hereditary uveal melanoma and other cancers
Date:Monday Jan 9, 2012
Title:Risk and survival of melanoma after previous cancer
Abstract:Some patients with previous cancer are at higher risk of cutaneous melanoma (CM), with CM the most common second primary in those with a first CM.
Date:Sunday Jan 8, 2012
Title:Sunless tanning products and UV exposure
Abstract:Study shows that sunless tanning can reduce sunbathing time and sunbed sessions, especially in women
Date:Friday Jan 6, 2012
Title:Role of P-Rex1 gene in melanoma spread
Abstract:Discovery that specific gene must be present before melanoma can spread provides potential to develop drugs to prevent metastasis
Date:Thursday Jan 5, 2012
Title:Vemurafenib to be approved in Europe
Abstract:European Medicines Agency recommends approval for metastatic or unresectable melanoma
Date:Wednesday Jan 4, 2012
Title:Hazard rates for recurrent and secondary melanoma
Abstract:Study analyzes stage- and time-dependent hazard rates (HR) of 33,384 patients in the German Central Malignant Melanoma Registry and discusses current surveillance recommendations
Date:Wednesday Dec 21, 2011
Title:Gene controlling melanoma spread identified
Abstract:Gene status can specify extent and location of metastases
Date:Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Title:Cancer information systems update
Abstract:Core Cancer Standards part of National View of Cancer project
Date:Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Title:NZ price of cancer report
Abstract:$24.4 million annual cost for melanoma
Date:Monday Dec 19, 2011
Title:Indoor tanning and risk of early-onset basal cell carcinoma
Abstract:Impact on BCC-associated morbidity may be substantial
