Skin Cancer

Why this common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

In a recent study, Danish researchers found that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to increased risk of...
New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found a new drug combo could stop the progression of a particularly aggressive melanoma. The research was conducted by a...

Smoking may harm the body’s ability to fight skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40% less likely to survive their skin cancer than...

Why common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk

Hydrochlorothiazide is one of the most commonly used medicines to reduce blood pressure in the US, where over ten million people use the drug...

This health condition could mean 600% higher risk of skin cancer

Recently, researchers found that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have a 600% higher risk of melanoma. The study was conducted by a team from...

Common drug for inflammatory bowel disease may raise skin cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers found that a common drug (azathioprine) used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and vasculitis as well as to...

New drug combo may treat skin cancer better

A class of cancer drugs called protein kinase inhibitors is one of the most effective treatments for melanoma. However, in many cases, tumors eventually become...

People with this health condition have 600% higher risk of skin cancer

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Rochester found that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have a 600% higher risk of...
Frequent skin cancer may be a big warning sign

Frequent skin cancer may be a big warning sign

A recent study finds that people who frequently develop skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma may have a much higher risk for the...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher skin cancer risk

This blood pressure drug is linked to higher skin cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers find that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to skin cancer. Specifically, blood pressure...