http://cancerfriends.net/ Cancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin) is called basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in squamous cells (flat cells that form the surface of the skin) is called squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in neuroendocrine cells (cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system) is called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Most skin cancers form in older people on parts of the body exposed to the sun or in people who have weakened immune systems. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:03:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cancerfriends.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://cancerfriends.net/ http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90170-herefore-art-shakespeare.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:17:02 GMT 3-D or not 3-D. That was the question for scientists who, over the howls of fans, put together a computer likeness of William Shakespeare -- complete... 3-D or not 3-D. That was the question for scientists who, over the howls of fans, put together a computer likeness of William Shakespeare -- complete with sunken eyes, wrinkled skin and the sallow look of a man dying of cancer. But whether the Bard would have approved -- or... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90170-herefore-art-shakespeare.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90169-seattle-nonprofit-sponsors-dragon-boat-races-cancer-survivors.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:17:02 GMT Cancer survivors gathered on Lake Washington Saturday for the 7th Annual Seattle Celebrating Life Dragon Boat Festival. Cancer survivors gathered on Lake Washington Saturday for the 7th Annual Seattle Celebrating Life Dragon Boat Festival. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90169-seattle-nonprofit-sponsors-dragon-boat-races-cancer-survivors.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90001-cancer-causing-gene-found-crucial-stem-cell-development.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:42:04 GMT Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other... Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells - kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example. One class, pluripotent stem cells, has the capacity to turn into virtually any cell type in the body, making them a focal point in the development of cell therapies, the conquering of age-old ... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/90001-cancer-causing-gene-found-crucial-stem-cell-development.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89984-cancer-society-seeks-help-cosmetologists.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:42:04 GMT SPRINGFIELD – Cancer treatments can take a toll on a woman's appearance, but cosmetologists willing to volunteer a little time can help give cancer patients a boost of confidence. The American Cancer Society is looking for licensed cosmetologists in 35 Illinois counties to help with the next series of Look Good ... Feel Better programs. read more ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89984-cancer-society-seeks-help-cosmetologists.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89894-capsaicin-linked-skin-cancer.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT The September cover story of the nation's leading cancer journal, "Cancer Research," features a new study from The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, that links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain controversial, The Hormel Institute has shown a definite connection to ... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89894-capsaicin-linked-skin-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89895-chemical-chili-peppers-linked-skin-cancer.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT Washington, Sep 03 : A new study has linked capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. Washington, Sep 03 : A new study has linked capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89895-chemical-chili-peppers-linked-skin-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89896-cancer-patients-pay-price-keep-warm-uk.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT With temperatures set to plummet below freezing across the UK this week, leading cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support is warning that keeping warm... With temperatures set to plummet below freezing across the UK this week, leading cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support is warning that keeping warm will be even harder for cancer patients undergoing treatment, as they are already twice as likely to fall into fuel poverty as the general population 1 . Following diagnosis, three-quarters (73 per cent 2 ) of cancer patients in active treatment ... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89896-cancer-patients-pay-price-keep-warm-uk.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89897-study-links-pain-cream-chemical-skin-cancer.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT A study by the University of Minnesota's Hormel Institute in Austin concluded a chemical in over-the-counter pain creams can act as a carcinogen. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89897-study-links-pain-cream-chemical-skin-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89732-free-prostate-cancer-screening-set.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:05 GMT POINT PLEASANT — According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. However, if... POINT PLEASANT — According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. However, if detected early, prostate cancer can be survivab... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89732-free-prostate-cancer-screening-set.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89514-cancer-drug-points-way-new-alzheimers-approach.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT An altered version of the cancer drug Gleevec could form the basis of a new class of drugs that block the development of brain-damaging plaques in... An altered version of the cancer drug Gleevec could form the basis of a new class of drugs that block the development of brain-damaging plaques in Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89514-cancer-drug-points-way-new-alzheimers-approach.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89563-free-skin-cancer-screening-roseville.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour will be stopping by Roseville and Elk Grove in the Tour's 38-foot customized RV ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89563-free-skin-cancer-screening-roseville.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89564-capsaicin-can-act-co-carcinogen-study-finds-chili-pepper-component-linked-ski.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT New research links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of... New research links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain controversial, the new research has shown a definite connection to formation of skin cancer through various laboratory studies. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89564-capsaicin-can-act-co-carcinogen-study-finds-chili-pepper-component-linked-ski.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89566-fair-skin-becoming-more-fashionable.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Tangerine is out. Porcelain is in. Skin that is. At this week's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, natural, fair-skinned models will replace bronzed beauties on the spring/summer catwalks. ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89566-fair-skin-becoming-more-fashionable.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89567-hormel-institute-study-reveals-capsaicin-can-act-cocarcinogen.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Research links chemical in widely consumed foods to skin cancerThe September cover story of the nation’s leading cancer journal, “Cancer Research,”... Research links chemical in widely consumed foods to skin cancerThe September cover story of the nation’s leading cancer journal, “Cancer Research,” features a new study from The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, that links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain ... ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89567-hormel-institute-study-reveals-capsaicin-can-act-cocarcinogen.html http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89568-healthbeat-lowering-your-risk-prostate-cancer.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT One in six men today will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, now the most common type of cancer next to skin cancer. But is there anything men can do... One in six men today will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, now the most common type of cancer next to skin cancer. But is there anything men can do to lower their risk of getting prostate cancer? The answer is "yes" and "no." ]]> Skin Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/skin-cancer/89568-healthbeat-lowering-your-risk-prostate-cancer.html