Maria’s Story – Timeline of Events
In 2020, Maria was met with a life altering medical diagnosis.
Skin cancer.
SPF分鐘#19 –如何計算紫外線指數
A 2017 research paper published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information suggests there is a skin cancer epidemic emerging amongst the elderly. Make sure to get your skin cancer screening today.
SPF Minute #18 –曬傷時曬黑會使您患黑色素瘤的風險加倍
A 2017 research paper published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information suggests there is a skin cancer epidemic emerging amongst the elderly. Make sure to get your skin cancer screening today.
Maria’s Story – Part 2 Coronavirus
The continued lockdown forced Maria’s May 11 annual check-up to be rescheduled to July 27, approximately four months after she first noticed the bump.
SPF分鐘#9 –非洲人後裔接受黑色素瘤晚期診斷的可能性是後者的四倍。
A 2017 research paper published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information suggests there is a skin cancer epidemic emerging amongst the elderly. Make sure to get your skin cancer screening today.
SPF分鐘#5 –皮膚癌的並發症
Most non-melanoma skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are not usually deadly. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t pose their own complications of skin cancers. Since these cancers are usually present on your face, neck, and hands, they can lead to disfigurement, pain, bleeding, infections, and scaring, which in-and-of-themselves can lead to a lower quality […]
SPF分鐘#3 – ABCDE關於如何檢測黑色素瘤的信息
Melanoma, while perhaps the least common form of skin cancer, is by far the deadliest due to its tendency to spread quickly to other organs and lymph nodes. Melanoma typically looks like a mole or can evolve from an already existing mole. And there are 5 distinct elements to look for in a potentially cancerous mole. Think of them as the ABCDE’s of how to detect melanoma: A – asymmetricalB – […]
研究與開發：靶向基因沉默BRAF
Targeted-gene silencing of BRAF to interrupt BRAF/MEK/ERK pathway synergized photothermal therapeutics for melanoma using a novel FA-GNR-siBRAF nanosystem Abstract Melanoma is significantly associated with mutant BRAF gene, a suitable target for siRNA-based anti-melanoma therapy. However, a tumor-specific delivery system is a major hurdle for clinical applications. Here, we developed a novel nano-carrier, FA-GNR-siBRAF for safe […]
The Important Skin Cancer 1, 2, 3’s and A, B, C’s
Nevus Best known asMole Explain like I’m 5Your body is a bad colourist and decided to add extra ink to that particular spot of your skin. ComplicationsThey are no big deal for the most part, but many people like to have them removed. Note: Have your mole checked out: A – asymmetricalB – border […]
Why Skin Cancer Screening Is Needed Now More Than Ever
A recent report by the Toronto Star has exposed how the Coronavirus is affecting cancer care in Ontario. Their report states that there is a “sharp rise in the number of people coming to hospitals with advanced cancers” due to doctors prioritizing more serious cases, people avoiding medical centres, and the postponement of screening programs for breast, […]
