Monday, February 07, 2005

Beneficial Effects of Sunlight on Cancer

"We all know that too much sunlight can cause skin cancer. However studies have now suggested that sunlight may be beneficial in some cancers. It may reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and may also play a role in melanoma survival.

"Professor Bruce Armstrong, Head of the School of Public Health at Sydney University, talks about these studies.

"Also on the program: Associate Professor Rebecca Mason, Head of the Department of Physiology at Sydney University, talks about the role and effects of Vitamin D."
Source (with audio)

Sunlight May Not Be All Bad for Some Cancers

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