
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.
A recent study in Brisbane Australia found an association between vitamin D deficiency and tumor thickness in newly diagnosed melanoma patients.
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.
A new comprehensive review analyzes the available research to explore the complex relationship between vitamin D, sun exposure, and skin cancer.
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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.
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.
Researchers in Germany report that in patients with melanoma, low vitamin D levels are associated with increased tumor thickness and advanced tumor stage.
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.
Research makes the case that regular sun exposure decreases the risk of malignant melanoma and possibly non-melanoma skin cancers.
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, Brant Cebulla takes a closer look at the relationship between vitamin D, UV exposure, and skin cancer.
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.