Up to 43% increase in skin cancer cases Official figures show that the number of people admitted into hospital for skin cancer treatment in England has risen by nearly one third over five years. Information collected by Public Health England show that in 2007, there were 87,685 admissions, however this stole up to 123,808 by … [Read more…]
Rising rates for both skin and liver cancers Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that the number of people being diagnosed with both skin and liver cancer has increased sharply across England. Between 2003 and 2012, skin cancer was diagnosed more frequently, with a 78% increase in men and a 48% … [Read more…]
Trials focusing on advanced skin cancer provide “exciting” results Two international trials studying potential new skin cancer treatments have yielded promising results, giving 69% of patients an additional year to live. The usual survival rate is approximately six months. The treatments, combating advanced melanoma, are designed to enable the immune system to recognise and target … [Read more…]