Listening To The Sound Of Skin Cancer: New Technique Detects Signature Of Metastasizing Melanoma
Listening To The Sound Of Skin Cancer: New Technique Detects Signature Of Metastasizing Melanoma
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia can now detect the spread of skin cancer cells through the blood by literally listening to their sound. The unprecedented, minimally invasive technique causes melanoma cells to emit noise, and could let oncologists spot early signs of metastases — as few as 10 cancer cells in a blood sample — before they even settle in other organs.
California Volunteer Dermatologists Catch High Percentage Of Potential Skin Cancers At LPGA Tournament Screening Event
Reaffirming a previous study that shows golfers face heightened risks of developing skin cancer,California volunteer dermatologists representing the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) identified a significant number of potential skin cancers within the tournament golf community, referring 26% of [click link for full article]
Bronx Couple Weds In Hospital As Groom Nears Death
Theodore Tyson and Dominga Rios were married Friday, but not in the church they’d planned upon. Instead, their wedding took place in a Bronx hospital conference room. The couple decided to wed in the hospital because the groom, Tyson, has only days to live. He’s suffering from a rare skin cancer that has attacked his brain and other parts of his body.
Friendly Bacteria In Alcoholic Milkshake Could Fight Food Allergies
“Friendly” bacteria in kefir, a traditionally fermented milk drink, could protect against allergic responses. The drink inhibits the allergen specific antibody Immunoglobulin E (IgE) which can stimulate allergic responses, such as inflammation and constriction of airways. Kefir is easily digested, and ideal for weaning babies. This could be especially significant, as infants under the age of