Skin Cancer Advice Increasing Cancer
As reported in Epoch Time 6/11 Melanoma Doctor: Get More Sun! By Dr. John Briffa -
I almost fell off my office chair when I read an article on May 24 in the Daily Mail: "Yes! A dose of sun CAN protect you against skin cancer," by oncologist (cancer specialist) professor Angus Dalgleish.
Dalgleish has a particular interest in malignant melanoma. In the article, he draws our attention to the links between vitamin D and cancer, including the link between low vitamin D levels and melanoma. He warns that the anti-sun propaganda many us have been familiar with for much of our lives may well have led to a chronic deficiency of vitamin D. The implication is clear: Our Advice About Sun Exposure May Be Contributing To Increasing Cancer Incidence, Including Melanoma.
In April, I wrote about the relationship between sunlight and melanoma, and presented some observations from dermatologist Dr. Sam Shuster including these facts:
Dr. John Briffa is a London-based physician and author with an interest in nutrition and natural medicine. His website is DrBriffa.com
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I almost fell off my office chair when I read an article on May 24 in the Daily Mail: "Yes! A dose of sun CAN protect you against skin cancer," by oncologist (cancer specialist) professor Angus Dalgleish.
Dalgleish has a particular interest in malignant melanoma. In the article, he draws our attention to the links between vitamin D and cancer, including the link between low vitamin D levels and melanoma. He warns that the anti-sun propaganda many us have been familiar with for much of our lives may well have led to a chronic deficiency of vitamin D. The implication is clear: Our Advice About Sun Exposure May Be Contributing To Increasing Cancer Incidence, Including Melanoma.
In April, I wrote about the relationship between sunlight and melanoma, and presented some observations from dermatologist Dr. Sam Shuster including these facts:
- The Relationship Between Melanoma And Latitude Is Small And Inconsistent (In Other Words, Locations Closer To The Equator With More Sunlight Exposure Do Not See Significantly Increased Malignant Melanoma Incidence).
- Malignant Melanoma Incidence And Death From This Condition Are Lower In Individuals With Increased Sunlight Exposure (11 Studies Are Cited As Evidence To Support This).
- Incidence Of Malignant Melanoma Is Not Reduced And Can Be Increased By Sunscreen Use.
- Melanoma Risk Associated With Sunbed Use Is "Small And Inconsistent."
- Inducing Malignant Melanoma In The Laboratory Using Ultraviolet Light Is Difficult (In Contrast To Other Less-Aggressive And More-Treatable Skin Cancers).
Dr. John Briffa is a London-based physician and author with an interest in nutrition and natural medicine. His website is DrBriffa.com
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