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According to news reports, a vaccine for skin cancer is being developed which may be available in approximately five to ten years. The vaccine is being created by Australian Professor Ian Frazer, the same scientist who developed a similar treatment for cervical cancer.
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Fast Facts
- Vaccine protects against skin cancer
- Developed by Professor Ian Frazer
- Could be available in 5 to 10 yearsFOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
- The vaccine has been tested on animals and been effectiveFOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
- Testing on human subjects begin in 2009FOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
- Frazer developed a vaccine against cervical cancerFOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
- As of 2008, approximately 1,600 people die from the disease in Australia every yearFOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
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Skin Cancer Vaccine Info
The shot would protect people against the second most common form of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma. It would not entirely eliminate the possibility of skin cancer caused by the sun, but it would be an extra layer of protection against the disease.Telegraph.co.uk: Vaccine for skin cancer available in five years (November 17, 2008)The vaccine targets a skin infection called papilomavirus, which turns abnormal cells into cancer. Previous tests on animals show the vaccine is effective. Tests on humans will start in 2009.FOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer. As of 2008, an average of 1,600 people from Australia die from the disease every year.FOX News: Aussie scientist to unveil... (November 17, 2008)
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Waited in line at vaccine clinic for 6 hours. I now look like a lobster. *sigh* I may have skin cancer, but the boys won't have swine flu
@brk_nlssn | November 01, 2009 12:13 AM
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