Vitamin D deficiency is associated with greater tumor thickness in melanoma patients
A recent study in Brisbane Australia found an association between vitamin D deficiency and tumor thickness in newly diagnosed melanoma patients.
Tag Archives: melanoma
Community blog series: Continuous sun exposure does not increase the risk of developing melanoma
This is the first blog in our community-sponsored blog series. Due to her generous support, Rita Celone Umile was able to select a topic meaningful to her and take part in crafting this blog.
Meta-analysis: How vitamin D intake and overall serum level influence risk of melanoma or non-melanoma cancers
A new comprehensive review analyzes the available research to explore the complex relationship between vitamin D, sun exposure, and skin cancer.
Vitamin D Council Podcast 01: Sun exposure and health
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We’re launching the first episode of the Vitamin D Council Podcast, where we discuss all things related to vitamin D. In this episode, we discuss recent issues regarding sun exposure and health.
UV exposure: Protects against risk of death from melanoma?
In a recent ecological study, researchers have found a relationship between UV radiation and melanoma that suggests UV offers some level of protection against death from melanoma.
Melanoma tumor thickness and vitamin D: Is there a link?
Researchers in Germany report that in patients with melanoma, low vitamin D levels are associated with increased tumor thickness and advanced tumor stage.
A closer look at sunbeds and melanoma
Dr Grant shares his comment submitted in response to a paper published by Dr Boniol and colleagues which estimates melanoma cases per year due to sunbed use in Europe.
Melanoma: Making the case for sun exposure
Research makes the case that regular sun exposure decreases the risk of malignant melanoma and possibly non-melanoma skin cancers.
Vitamin D, UV exposure, and skin cancer in a nutshell
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, Brant Cebulla takes a closer look at the relationship between vitamin D, UV exposure, and skin cancer.
Rising melanoma incidence with less sun exposure?
The incidence of stage one melanoma has tripled over the past forty years in spite of the fact that many avoid the sun and use sunblock.
