Curis shrinks 3Q loss as partnership revenue rises Oct 30, 2009
Curis is conducting an early-stage trial of potential cancer drug called CUDC-101, and has a partnership with Roche's Genentech unit on GDC-0449, which is being tested against advanced basal cell carcinoma and ovarian cancer. It also announced a partnership with Debiopharm during the third quarter, and Debiopharm is now covering all the costs of developing a cancer treatment called CUDC-305. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Could my new 'freckle' be another basal cell carcinoma? Oct 29, 2009
Could my new 'freckle' be another basal cell carcinoma ... Could my new 'freckle' be another basal cell carcinoma ... I have basal cell carcinoma. (CNN -- Health)
Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Second Skin Cancer Risk Oct 27, 2009
Two forms of non-melanoma skin cancer -- basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma -- account for the large majority of skin cancers and are easily treatable when caught early. Ibiebele and colleagues studied the diets of 457 men and 600 women, who were 25 to 75 years old. (Newsmax)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Sebelius had a basal cell carcinoma removed from her forehead on Tuesday during a successful standard outpatient procedure, according to HHS spokeswoman Jenny Backus ... Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer that can appear as a bump or growth ... The fact that Kathleen Sebelius had a basal cell carcinoma removed from her forehead is sad and we pray she will have a total recovery. (The Drudge Report)
Regulating The Regulators: New Therapeutic Approach Against Cancer Sep 22, 2009
For example, a Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonist, called imiquimod, which activates dendritic cells, is in clinical use as a topical application for basal cell carcinoma. In addition, a number of TLR agonists have been evaluated in clinical trials as an adjuvant for cancer vaccines. (Science Daily)
Experimental cancer drug shows promise Sep 3, 2009
It was used to test patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma, a rare type of skin cancer. Basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and is easily treated if detected in time. (AZCentral -- Business)
Some skin cancer may be mediated by primary cilia activity Aug 24, 2009
The new study focused on basal cell carcinoma, the most common cancer in the United States ... If the basal cell carcinoma finding is confirmed in people, the discovery raises the possibility of new cancer treatment strategies, said Jeremy Reiter, MD, PhD, senior author of that paper ... When mutated, they can trigger basal cell carcinoma and other cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Some brain tumors may be mediated by tiny filament on cells Aug 24, 2009
The study, conducted in mice and in human brain tissue of medulloblastomas, coincides with a study by another team of UCSF scientists showing that the structure, known as primary cilium, also may play a role in basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer ... Aberrant Hedgehog signaling is well known to lead to human cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and medulloblastoma. (EurekAlert!)
JA workshop explores skin cancer causes, prevention Aug 5, 2009
Hanson talked about the three main types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which is the most deadly. He stressed that if the appearance of a mole or freckle seems to change in symmetry, border, color or diameter, it's time to have it looked at. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Ask a Dermatologist: Real advice about sun exposure, protection (1) Jul 20, 2009
5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma, says Hill ... Fortunately, the two most common kinds basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are usually easily treated with little chance of spreading, says Hill. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Mice With Skin Condition Help Scientists Understand Tumor Growth Jul 9, 2009
About 10 percent of these tumors spontaneously progressed to basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer in people. Importantly, further analysis showed that skin tumors had originated from both mutant and normal skin cells. (Science Daily)
Tips will help you stay safe this summer Jul 9, 2009
Problem: Sunburns can present a risk for skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma and melanoma in the future. Excessive ultraviolet exposure also can damage eyes the cornea, the lens and even the retina. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Summer hazards Jul 6, 2009
One in five Americans will get skin cancer, and most of these will be basal cell carcinoma. This type of cancer is rarely fatal, but it can be disfiguring. (Boston Globe)
New Skin Cancer Patch: Possible Alternative To Surgery Jun 19, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 18, 2009) A new study shows that a radioactive skin patch can safely and successfully treat basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancers, according to researchers at the SNM's 56th Annual Meeting ... "While basal cell carcinoma is rarely fatal, it can be a painful and disfiguring disease," said Priyanka Gupta, a nuclear medicine technologist in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and lead author of the... (Science Daily)
Skin lesion leads to new cancer forms Jun 4, 2009
And one-third of patients who ended up with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer could also trace their cancers to actinic keratoses. Scientists had previously been able to connect squamous-cell carcinomas to the lesions, but not basal cell. (India Times, India)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
Basal cell carcinoma, the most common form in Caucasians, Hispanics, Chinese, and Japanese populations (Gloster & Neal, 2006). Squamous cell carcinoma, the most common form among African Americans and Asian Indians (Gloster & Neal, 2006). (Suite101.com)
Skin cancer is colorblind -- no 'free pass' May 31, 2009
She had basal cell carcinoma, the most common skin cancer. Wilson spent long hours as a child in the summer sun at Lake Nokomis in Minnesota and went to the tanning bed before visiting relatives in the Caribbean, she said. (CNN -- Health)
Yumans have greater risk for skin cancer May 25, 2009
" According to the AAD, Actinic keratoses or solar keratoses are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer. They are small, scaly spots most commonly found on the face, ears, neck, lower arms, and back of the hands in individuals who have had significant sun exposure. The AAD said there are three types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type and appears frequently on the head, neck, and hands as a small, fleshy bump, nodule, or red patch. Other parts of... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Impact Of The Sun While Sailboardin... May 23, 2009
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Squamous cell carcinoma is an ulcer or lump. (Suite101.com)
Why the thumb of the right hand is on the left hand side May 23, 2009
"This is evidence for the notion that cells use various molecular mechanisms for interpreting different Hedgehog concentrations." This fact may also be of importance for the diagnosis and treatment of certain cancers (basal cell carcinoma), where the constant up-regulation of the Hedgehog signal is responsible for uncontrolled cell growth. Aanstad published the findings together with her colleagues from the University of California, San Francisco in the journal Current Biology. (EurekAlert!)
Control your DNA destiny Mar 13, 2009
And 68 percent of patients with basal cell carcinoma, the most prevalent form of skin cancer, have a single gene mutation in common, report scientists at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Override your DNA: Genes play a role in 40 percent of melanomas, which means the majority of cases are preventable. (MSNBC -- Health)
More tanningsalons than Starbucks? Mar 10, 2009
Unfortunately, tanning more often means upping your risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, studies have also shown that excessive exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning leads to skin aging, immune suppression and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma. (MSNBC -- Health)
Treatment of Skin Damaged by the Su... Feb 22, 2009
Skin damage can take the form of thick scaly patches called keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanomas. of this article dealt with the use of sunscreens and their detrimental effects on the body, the second part covers treatments and prevention of skin cancer. (Suite101.com)
Blocking Protein Leads To Fewer, Smaller Skin Cancer Tumors Feb 20, 2009
The two most common types are basal cell carcinoma, which forms in small cells in the base of the outer layer of skin, and squamous cell carcinoma, which forms in cells that compose the surface of the skin ... Satoskar and colleagues plan to examine biopsies of patients who have been diagnosed with squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma to see if these patients have a polymorphism on the MIF gene that would suggest a genetic predisposition toward the cancer. (Science Daily)
