| That golden glow comes at high cost
Skin cancer is the No. 1 cancer in the United States with more than 1 million cases diagnosed annually. Melanoma, a form of skin cancer, affects people of every age and ethnicity, and it kills more than 8,500 people each year. On Jan. 11, The Star ran a story, "Indiana boasts golden boys of tan," featuring native Hoosiers who co-founded a national chain of tanning salons. The article illustrates the growing popularity of tanning salons. It demonstrates that glitz and glamour often go hand-in-hand with the golden glow, stating, "It is estimated that 30 million Americans visit a tanning salon each year." As a co-founder of Outrun the Sun Inc., an organization supporting skin cancer education and melanoma research, I feel a responsibility to note that information regarding the effects from overexposure to a tanning bed's harmful ultraviolet rays was omitted from the article.
PET/CT May Improve Prognosis For Patients With Inflammatory Breast
According to the American Cancer Society, IBC accounts for approximately 1 to 3 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the United States. It tends to occur in younger women, and African-Americans appear to be at higher risk. Physicians call the disease "inflammatory breast cancer" because the affected breast displays the same symptoms that occur with inflammation. However, the symptoms of IBC are not caused by infection or injury, but by cancer cells blocking lymph vessels in the skin. Patients often do not have a breast lump, and symptoms may not show up on a mammogram. Because it doesn't look like a typical breast cancer, the disease can be harder to diagnose. Journal reference: Carkaci et al. Retrospective Study of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Preliminary Data.
Lye and lavender
A skin-softening emollient, glycerin, found naturally in soap is often extracted during the process of manufacturing commercially made soap, then sold as a valuable byproduct for lotions and conditioners, according to Cranberry Lane, a supplier for natural soap makers. According to the National Geographic's Green Guide - at www.thegreenguide .com - there are about 120 chemicals in manufactured cosmetics that have not been completely tested for toxicity. Some of these chemicals are known to be carcinogenic or cancer-causing. The Green Guide says a one-time exposure to these chemicals is unlikely to cause harm, but a lifetime of use might. Handmade vs.mass-produced "After experiencing the benefits of handcrafted soap, created from ingredients with pronounceable names, people often never go back to manufactured soaps," says Elsie Wyndham, a longtime soap maker.
Get a masterclass with the mistress of make-up
But you should also keep an eye on the shelf life of your make-up to avoid infections and skin irritations. "You need to get rid of any make-up that's past its expiration date," Bobbi warns. Toss out any staples that are beyond these dates: :: Liquid and cream foundation: two years :: Concealer: two years :: Powder: two years :: Mascara: six months :: Lipstick: 12-18 months :: Eye pencils: 12-18 months :: Eye shadow: two years :: Cream blush: two years :: Moisturiser: two years :: Eye cream: six months :: BOBBI'S 10-STEP PROGRAMME Think you have to set aside hours to 'put your face on' for a special occasion? Not according to Bobbi. "When you know how to apply it and have an organised make-up drawer, it should only take five to 10 minutes. Practice is the key," she says.
The Monday News Blog
A cluster of 12 cases of melanoma diagnosed within six weeks in Gladstone should encourage public awareness about the skin cancer, says local GP Steven Rigby in the Gladstone Observer. Doctors will be deterred from specialising in obstetrics and doing IVF procedures by the decision to award $317,000 to a lesbian couple who had two babies instead of one, says the AMA in the Australian. Almost 20 health bureaucrats in NSW are being paid up to $130,000 a year to do nothing after restructuring, while the Greater Western Area Health Service is unable to pay for essential medical items, says the Sydney Morning Herald. Paying smokers to quit is an effective approach to smoking cessation, new US research reported by the Sydney Morning Herald shows. The Queensland opposition is calling for the resignation of health minister Stephen Robertson, after he failed to disclose admin errors in Rockhampton and Bundaberg hospitals, which may have led to a patient�s death, reports the Brisbane Times. A third strain of dengue fever in Queensland is likely to lead to more deaths, the ABC reports. The mental health recovery of bushfire escapees will be held back because they�ve had to scatter to find temporary accommodation, say psychologists, who estimate that up to 20% will suffer PTSD, The Australian writes.
Work together to stop breast cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women besides skin cancer, and the chance for women to develop breast cancer is around 1 in 8, or 12 percent.
There are several breast cancer foundations in America that are doing their best to eradicate this troubling disease. It is our hope with all the attention drawn to breast cancer recently that people will seek out the foundation of their choice to help find a cure.
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Enzon Nominates Two New Candidates for Its Board of Directors
Professor Mulligan's honors include the MacArthur Foundation Prize, the Rhodes Memorial Award of the American Association of Cancer Research, the ASMB-Amgen Award and the Nagai Foundation International Prize. Professor Mulligan has been associated with a number of biotechnology companies, including ImClone, Dupont, Genetics Institute, Amgen, Somatix, Cell Genesys, and Cellectis. Professor Mulligan received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. Additional Information and Where to Find It The Company and its directors, nominees and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the Company's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting").
Big Picture: Reconstructive Surgery or Implants following Breast
NTV's Big Picture series on women's health wraps up with a look at post-surgery options for woman dealing with breast cancer. Dr. Joel Atchison of Central Plains Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery in Kearney is the only specialist of his kind between Scottsbluff and Lincoln. He said women are already emotional when first diagnosed with breast cancer, and it's overwhelming to think about reconstructive surgery or implants. "It's a rollercoaster as soon as they get that diangosis," he said. But if women do make the choice for implants or reconstructive surgery, as he said one in three women do, removing the cancer and replacing the breast can all be done at once.
When Theresa Baack of Kearney first encountered breast cancer five years ago, she got rid of the cancer but kept her breast.
CAPE FEAR CRITTERS: Fighting canine cancer
Actually, cancer is the No. 1 cause of death among American dogs aged 2 or older. At least half of all dogs are expected to face cancer at some time in their lives, and at least 1 dog in 4 is expected to die of the disease. For some breeds, the risks are even higher. According to the Morris Animal Foundation, cancer claims the lives of 60 percent of golden retrievers. Other high-risk breeds include Labrador retrievers, cocker spaniels, pugs, chow-chows, boxers, Scottish terriers, Shar-peis, collies and rottweilers. Different cancers affect different breeds: Collies, for example, are especially vulnerable to nasal cancers, while Shar-peis, with all those folds of skin, are most likely to get mast-cell (skin) cancer. The Morris Animal Foundation, a non-profit founded in 1948, is in the middle of a 5-year, $30 million campaign to fight canine cancers.
African American Acne Skin Care
Applying a sunscreen or moisturizer with an SPF of 15 to 30 is necessary to protect yourself from skin cancer. As African-American skin tends to be oilier, foaming or milk cleansers are best to remove dirt and oil while retaining moisture. For dryer skin, products containing soy proteins can provide the skin with more elasticity, and even protect the face in colder weather. Common treatments meant for black skin are topical agents and spot treatments. Besides topical agents and spot treatments, newer acne black skin treatments are becoming popular including procedures such as chemical peels and laser therapy. AcneSkinGuide has all relative information for people looking for acne treatments and acne solutions, you should find all you need about acne. .
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