Skin Cancer Prevention

Research conducted at Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation has updated our knowledge about skin cancer prevention

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, March 8th, 2010

Investigators publish new data in the report 'The skin awareness study: promoting thorough skin self-examination for skin cancer among men 50 years or older.' "Incidence and mortality from skin cancers including melanoma are highest among men 50 years or older. Thorough skin self-examination may be beneficial to improve skin cancer outcomes," scientists in Australia report.

"To develop and conduct a randomized-controlled trial of a video-based intervention to improve skin self-examination behavior among men 50 years or older. Pilot work ascertained appropriate targeting of the 12-minute intervention video towards men 50 years or older. Overall, 968 men were recruited...

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2010-03-08)

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