Occupational sun protection is key in preventing squamous cell carcinoma
21 February 2018People with high levels of sun exposure at work have a 2-fold risk of squamous cell carcinoma, according to this recent study.
Melanin distribution may explain differences in keratinocyte cancer incidence between black and white populations
8 February 2018A DNA protection factor of at least 60 is necessary in sunscreens to reduce white skin keratinocyte cancers incidence to a level that is comparable with that of black skin, according to this recent study.
UK parents motivated to protect their children from the sun
7 February 2018Parents are motivated and concerned about their children's sun protection, and are aware of appropriate protective behaviours according to this qualitative UK study.
Sun protection a less important habit in Illinois early childhood education programmes
1 February 2018Early childhood education staff consider sun protection a less important habit than nutrition, exercise, and brushing teeth, according to this Illinois survey study.
Auckland has the highest reported incidence of invasive non-melanoma skin cancers in the world
31 January 2018Through a retrospective review of all patients with histopathology performed, this New Zealand study was able to estimate invasive squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas in the Auckland region in 2008.
Regular sunscreen application would result in moderate reductions in melanoma incidence
29 January 2018Using melanoma incidence projections for Australia and the white population of the USA, this study suggests interventions to increase use of sunscreen would result in moderate reductions in melanoma incidence.
Genomics useful but not required in the surgical management of primary melanoma
24 January 2018Advances in molecular medicine present new opportunities and challenges to the surgeon treating patients with melanoma. This literature review suggests genomic testing is not required in the surgical management of primary melanoma, although it can provide useful information in some situations.
Genetic testing for melanoma risk in minors may improve sun protection
22 January 2018Genetic testing for melanoma in minors may provide greater opportunity for improved sun protection without causing psychological harm, according to the results of this small initial study.
Interaction between gender and UVI found to be age-dependent
18 January 2018The interaction between sex and UVI is age-dependent, according to findings of this study. While the female sex was found to be an independent risk factor for early onset melanoma, the female sex also protects against UV-associated melanoma in older age groups.
Melanoma registrations 2015
16 January 2018In December 2017 the Ministry of Health published interactive tables providing the latest cancer registrations, including melanoma registrations, for 2015.