Objectives To review research and evidence-based resources on skin cancer prevention
and early detection and their importance for oncology nurses. Data Sources Journal articles …

Being the largest and most visible organ of the body and heavily influenced by
environmental factors, skin is ideal to study the long-term effects of aging. Throughout our …

Intermittent intense ultraviolet (UV) exposure represents an important aetiological factor in
the development of malignant melanoma. The ability of UV radiation to cause tumour …

Purpose Regular sunscreen use prevents cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma long term,
but the effect on melanoma is highly controversial. We evaluated whether long-term …

Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is one of the most rapidly growing cancers worldwide, with a
consistent increase in incidence among white populations over the past four decades …

The incidence of melanoma is continuing to increase worldwide. UV exposure is a known
risk factor for melanoma. Geographic location is known to influence UV exposure and the …

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE Although overall cancer incidence rates are
decreasing, melanoma incidence rates continue to increase about 3% annually. Melanoma …

Malignant melanoma of the skin (CMM) is associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure, but
the mechanisms and even the wavelengths responsible are unclear. Here we use a …

Background: Indoor tanning has been only weakly associated with melanoma risk; most
reports were unable to adjust for sun exposure, confirm a dose-response, or examine …

BACKGROUND: Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (from solar and nonsolar sources) is a risk
factor for skin cancer. OBJECTIVE: We sought to summarize recent estimates on sunburns …