Skin cancer
Family says Neyi Zimu’s death took them by surprise
The 49-year-old musician was undergoing chemotherapy to treat a rare blood cancer that affects the skin when he passed away on Wednesday evening.
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High levels of sunscreen ingredients end up in the bloodstream - study
The results in no way suggest that people should stop using sunscreen to protect against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, researchers said.
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Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men: study
Reasons for the discrepancy between sexes are unclear but evidence suggests men are 'less likely to protect themselves from the sun'.
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Study: Science may be able to provide sunless tans
The goal of the research is reportedly to prevent skin cancers by darkening the pigmentation of people’s skin.
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[LISTEN] Cansa: We are all at risk of getting skin cancer
Cansa’s Head of Health Michael Herbst says cancer is not a health problem that only affects people with fair skin.
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Doctors think you don’t use enough sunscreen
A study shows most dermatologists believe their patients don’t apply enough sunscreen.
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Skin cancer risk for freckly redheads equal to 21 years in sun
A study found gene variants that produce red hair were linked to mutations that lead to skin cancers.
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OPINION: The cost of skin cancer: SA spending more than it should
In South Africa, skin cancer makes up 30% of cancer cases.
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Could mobile devices raise skin cancer risk?
A study shows devices may indirectly increase users' exposure to the cancer-causing wavelengths.
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UN: Fragile ozone layer shows first sign of recovery
The ozone hole that appears over Antarctica has also stopped growing bigger every year.
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ACI: Cancer is preventable
The institute says physical activity is vital in minimising chances of developing cancer.
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Cancer deaths rise to 8,2 million
Deaths were up 8 percent from 7.6 million in a previous survey in 2008.
