skin cancer

Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men

Skin cancer deaths among men soars in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow.
5 November 2018, 07:12 AM

Pioneering cancer drug combination approved

A pioneering pair of cancer drugs that unleash the immune system on tumours will be paid for by the NHS in England.
17 June 2016, 09:58 AM

Skin cancer: Pair of drugs 'eliminate 20% of tumours'

A fifth of people with advanced melanoma have no sign of tumours in their body after treatment with a pair of immunotherapy drugs, a study shows.
19 April 2016, 15:04 PM

Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'

Having more than 11 moles on one arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests.
19 October 2015, 04:44 AM

Fast-tracked skin cancer drug pembrolizumab gets approval

A new drug for advanced skin cancer should be made available on the NHS in England, experts recommend.
7 October 2015, 05:33 AM

Richie Benaud: World pays tribute to cricket legend & commentator

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.
10 April 2015, 04:38 AM