When it comes to cancer therapies, the use of bacteria may sound unusual, but it’s a rapidly developing field with exciting potential.
Genomic medicine researcher Christopher Johnston, Ph.D., and his team are developing microbial cell therapies. That is, they are gearing up to use bacteria to target and treat cancer directly.
"Using ‘bugs as drugs’ offers a promising solution to overcome some of the challenges with...
Scar massage is used to improve the appearance and/or long-term healing prospects of scar tissue after cancer treatment.
This...
Chemoradiation describes the process of using chemotherapy in tandem with radiation therapy to treat cancer.
But how does chemoradiation...
There can be a lot of misunderstandings about how safe it is to get a tan.
As a dermatologist, I love to debunk tanning myths. Read on to test your knowledge and learn the safest ways to get tanned skin if you choose. (Hint: you can use these safe tanning methods year-round!)
Myth: It’s possible to get a tan from the sun safely.Fact: There is no safe way to get a tan from the sun.
Skin tanning is caused...
